QTS providing online tutoring funds for 600 students in south east Northumberland
A company that is building one of Europe’s biggest data centres in Cambois is committing £300,000 to fund online tutoring for 600 pupils in five south east Northumberland schools.
The aim of the three-year partnership with national education charity Action Tutoring is for the students to build confidence in core subjects and be given guidance ahead of key exams.
The collaboration is set to reach up to 200 youngsters each year – with Bede Academy, Blyth Academy, Duke’s Secondary, Newsham Primary and Croftway Primary all taking part.
QTS provides state-of-the-art data centre developments, connectivity and premium customer service.
Lois Duguid, community impact director at QTS, said: “Cambois and the wider Northumberland area are full of students with amazing potential.
“As enablers of the digital economy, we believe online tutoring can make a real difference to their education and help them into the workplace.”
Action Tutoring delivers impactful small group support, connecting volunteer tutors to pupils across the country.
The charity addresses the reality that many young people have less access to the tools they need to succeed at school, providing pupils with the same opportunities as their peers.
Sarah Pearson, CEO at Action Tutoring, said: “We’re delighted to partner with QTS.
“A three-year commitment gives us the stability to build lasting relationships with schools across Northumberland, so more pupils can gain the confidence and skills to succeed.”
QTS has also provided a £140,000 commitment to the Alan Shearer Foundation, which supports children and adults with complex disabilities, and organised the inaugural Better Together Cup with Mind at Blyth Spartans AFC, which brought together five football clubs in support of mental health.