Learning Outreach Network
Our volunteer-led library programme in Nottingham ran free tutoring for young people. It is paused while we look for funding and volunteers.
In the meantime, we offer one-to-one tutoring online. Our standard price is £25 an hour. If your child is in Year 7 or above, you can apply for help with the cost from our Community Education Fund. A published rule sets the price, from £5 to £25 an hour. We always ask for evidence. Families in serious difficulty can appeal.
Programme status
The Learning Outreach Network is paused
Our year-long partnership with Nottingham City Council came to a successful close, and we’re now working to relaunch: we’re still seeking funding for the library sessions, and we need volunteer tutors too. Register your interest below, or volunteer with us today, and we’ll be in touch as soon as we’re ready to bring sessions back.
About the programme
In-person tutoring in your community
The Learning Outreach Network ran free, volunteer-led, one-to-one and small-group tutoring sessions in libraries, community centres and other local venues, bringing free help to young people close to home.
In your community
Sessions in familiar, local spaces
Sessions ran in libraries, community centres and other trusted local venues across Nottingham, so families never had to travel far or navigate unfamiliar environments.
Volunteer-led
Delivered by trained university volunteers
Tutoring was delivered by trained, DBS-checked university student volunteers in their own city.
How it worked
No cost to take part
Every session was completely free. There were no application forms, no means tests and no waiting lists. It was high-quality academic support, open to any young person who needed it.
Funded in partnership
The Learning Outreach Network was made possible through the University of Nottingham Students’ Union’s Cascade fund, and delivered in a successful year-long partnership with Nottingham City Council, which has now come to a close. We are grateful to both organisations for their belief in the programme and for making community-based education a reality for young people across Nottingham. We are working to relaunch. We need new funding for the library sessions and a new team of volunteers.
Stay in the loop
Be the first to know when we return
Bringing sessions back depends on two things: funding and volunteers. If you can give a few hours a week as a volunteer tutor, register your interest or sign up below. We will contact you when we are ready to restart.
Questions about the programme
If you cannot find your answer here, our team is happy to help. Get in touch.
No. The programme is paused while we look for new funding and volunteers. We ran in-person community sessions in libraries and community spaces across Nottingham for a successful year in partnership with Nottingham City Council, and we’re working to restart as soon as both are in place. Register your interest and we will let you know as soon as sessions resume.
Yes, that is our intention. We are actively seeking funding and recruiting volunteer tutors to restart the Learning Outreach Network and expand its reach. It remains a core part of our community mission. Registering your interest helps us gauge demand, so please do get in touch.
Yes, we would like to hear from you. Whether you are a university student who wants to volunteer as a tutor, an organisation interested in hosting sessions, or a funder or partner who shares our vision, please get in touch via our contact page or visit our careers site to explore volunteering opportunities.
Help us bring the programme back
The Learning Outreach Network made a real difference to young people in Nottingham. Register your interest to stay informed, or find out about our funded online tutoring if your family needs support right now.