Learning Outreach Network
Our volunteer-led, in-person community tutoring programme, bringing free academic support to young people in libraries and community spaces across Nottingham. Built around the belief that where you grow up should never limit how far you go.
Programme status
The Learning Outreach Network is ready to restart
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
Free, in-person tutoring in your community
The Learning Outreach Network ran free, volunteer-led, one-to-one and small-group tutoring sessions in community spaces — libraries, community centres and other trusted local venues — making academic support genuinely accessible to young people in the heart of their neighbourhoods.
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 who gave their time to support younger learners in their city — a direct expression of NSEMM’s student-led model.
Free to take part
No cost, no barriers
Every session was completely free. There were no application forms, no means tests and no waiting lists — just 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’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’re now working to relaunch — seeking new funding for the library sessions, and a new team of volunteers — see below.
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 tutor, we would love to hear from you — register your interest or sign up to volunteer below, and we’ll be in touch as soon as we’re 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 on hiatus while we secure new funding and build up a new team of 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.
Absolutely — we would love 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.