SHAPING THE FUTURES OF DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS!

Work experience (and its funding) was officially removed from the National Curriculum in 2012, without any formal replacement… that’s where we come in!

AA Educates works in partnership with schools, businesses, organisations and volunteers to provide life-changing professional and academic opportunities for students aged 11-18 from low-income backgrounds.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

WITH AA EDUCATES

YOUR STUDENTS WILL GET:

Increasingly Ambitious (A)

Knowing that they can set big goals and achieve them

A Shift In Belief (B)

Knowing that they are here for a reason and have something brilliant to offer

Renewed Confidence (C)

Knowing that they can do whatever they put their minds to

78%
Of students stated that they have experienced career fear.
48%
Of teachers added that their schools do not offer
or discuss career pathways with their students.
46%
Of young people said finding a job now feels impossible.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) predicts the total of unemployed young people will soon be over a million.

98%
Of our students achieved every goal they had set themselves
51,223
Hours of impact
91%
Reported raised attainment and aspirations

HOW OUR VALUES HAVE SHAPED INDIVIDUALS:

“I am grateful for the opportunities that I am given and I show appreciation”, expressed GRATITUDE.
“I keep going, even when things get tough or I face a setback”, RESILIENCE recognised.
“I know what I am capable of and I have BELIEF in myself… I am enough”, confirmed CONFIDENCE.
“I am becoming the highest, truest version of myself, filled with abundance”, affirmed AMBITION.
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PETER GOODYER MBA FRSA
OUR IMPACT
PETER GOODYER MBA FRSA
Headmaster, Bede’s Independent school
“It has been a real privilege to cultivate this partnership and to welcome students to Bede's, to share with them the Bede's ethos and philosophy. Furthermore, having our colleagues volunteer to tutor and mentor has further enhanced the partnership. There is no doubt that there are numerous mutual benefits when schools work together, the diversity of experience is fundamental to our work with AA Educates and the mutual respect between our students is key to that success. It is very encouraging to be a part of this flourishing partnership which has at its heart the development of the students.”
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The Elm Green School student
OUR IMPACT
The Elm Green School student
Year 10
“With the support of AA Educates, I am confident that I can develop my love of art into a career. I was given an amazing opportunity to work with a professional artist, which felt surreal. I experienced my future and it was bright!”
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THAVENDRA NADARAJAH
OUR IMPACT
THAVENDRA NADARAJAH
Head of Science, The Elm Green School

“Our students hugely benefited from being on the AA Educates programme and accessed real-life experiences. We now have students who would like to pursue careers in STEM, after attending a practical day of STEM, through AA Educates.”

“I believe the programme acts as a support system for schools and parents by bridging the gap between who the students are and who they can become.”

JOIN OUR PROGRAMME

Our year-long programme develops high-achievers, academically and mentally, whilst giving them direct access to opportunities to build and achieve future ambitions. Our impact stems from strengthening three core soft skills; ambition, belief and confidence, which has now become our signature 'A.B.C' approach.

Our award-winning programme includes mentoring, tutoring and professional experiences. Mentoring happens weekly and is delivered by our role model mentors, with varying professional backgrounds.  All of our mentors are fully DBS checked and trained on our ABC approach.

Our tutors are fully qualified teachers, mostly volunteering from independent schools and universities. We also have our own team of internal qualified teachers, on hand to deliver our fortnightly tuition too .

Refreshments are kindly provided by the local community and made available for each session.

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INVOLVED

Would you like to help us shape
futures and give back to your community?

According to UK Youth research (2023) school embedded youth intervention would save the government £3.2bn a year through improved education, employment outcomes and positive impacts on communities.

Find out how you can be part of our mission.