Children & Young People

We offer a range of educational support programmes for school-age children, with a focus on disadvantaged pupils, refugees, asylum seekers, and learners with English as an additional language. Tuition is delivered in schools or online, with support available in multiple languages. Sessions are designed to build confidence, improve study skills, and support academic progress. Learners are supported through key transitions in education, catch-up opportunities, and guidance towards further study or employment. STEM activities and homework support are also provided. These programmes are made possible through charitable and national funding. Further details of each offer are provided below.

Toranj Tuition Tutor with two children

School Tutorial Packages

We offer schools and colleges free or discounted tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The primary goal of the tuition is to inspire, build confidence and enhance study skills; improvement of educational attainment is an added value to our project outcomes.

We provide pupils with skills that will enable them to study effectively and become active independent learners. Sessions are primarily delivered on school premises on a flexible basis. This arrangement allows tutors to collaborate with school staff, however, online and blended learning options are also available. The tuition offers a supplementation, not a substitute, to the formal national curriculum. Tutors develop lesson plans under guidance from the schools and regularly provide feedback to teachers. The format and resources used during sessions vary according to a school’s requirements.

Our School Tuition is divided into six levels, each designed for a particular age group and key stage:

Level Description
Early Birds Reception to KS1
For those who have fallen behind their peers in communication and language.
Successful Move KS2 to KS3
Supports children during the transition from primary to secondary school. Pupils’ experience a significant dip in their learning and general wellbeing after they transfer to secondary school, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Change of Pace KS4
Helps children who are disengaged from or underperforming at school. We focus on improving their GCSE results, as these are gateway qualifications for further study and entering the workforce.
Fly High KS3 to KS4
Supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds with the potential to attend a prestigious university. Evidence shows these children can struggle to attain top grades at GCSE, despite having the academic ability to do so.
Second Chance 16+
Without good English and maths qualifications, young people have limited access to jobs and higher education. This programme helps those who did not get the grades they needed at sixteen and gives them a second chance to catch up to their peers.
Getting into University KS4 to KS5
Addresses barriers preventing young people from disadvantaged and minority ethnic backgrounds advancing to university. It provides support to raise attainment and advice, information and guidance.

Informal Science Clubs

Our Informal Science Clubs are supported by prestigious science associations and institutions from across the UK. Their funding enables us to design and deliver engaging and stimulating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops to local children. The science experiment kits used in the workshops are fully designed and developed by Toranj Tuition.

We are the only organisation in the North of England with funding from the majority of the UK’s most prestigious science organisations, including the British Science Association, Institute of Physics and Royal Academy of Engineering: Ingenious. The Clubs aim to:

  • Make science engaging and enjoyable.
  • Inspire children to take an interest in science.
  • Make children aware of the possible opportunities in science and consider further study or a career in science.

Toranj Tuition currently delivers two Informal Science Clubs:

Club Description
Heritage and STEM: The Delight of Light
Children design 3D lighthouse models to learn about physics, engineering and programming, followed by a trip to a local lighthouse.

This Club is funded by the British Science Association, Heritage Lottery Fund, Institute of Physics, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Royal Academy of Engineering: Ingenious and Two Riding Community Fund.
Health and STEM: The Chemistry of Healthy Eating
Children and their families or carers learn about the importance of healthy eating through food testing experiments and lessons about the human body.

This Club is funded by the Biochemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry and Society for Applied Microbiology.

New Beginnings

New Beginnings is a specialised programme created to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASCs) as they adjust to life in the UK. The project offers an integrated approach that combines language support, cultural orientation, employability preparation, and personal development to help young people feel empowered, connected, and hopeful about their futures.

The programme is proudly supported by a main grant from BBC Children in Need, with previous development funded by the Youth Futures Foundation. Its design has been informed by our Children and Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)—a group of young people with lived experience of forced migration who previously participated in our programmes. Their feedback shaped the project’s core elements, with emphasis on the value of peer mentoring, small group learning, and gaining first-hand experience.

New Beginnings is structured around three key components:

1. Integrated Training

Focus Area Details
English for Employability
Support to develop workplace and daily life language skills in the UK.
Citizenship & Life in the UK
Covers British laws, rights, responsibilities, and values to support integration and understanding.
Employability Skills
Prepares participants in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, digital literacy, and self-management—skills sought by UK employers.
Delivery Method
Small, supportive groups using blended learning (in-person and online) to ensure flexibility and accessibility.
Approach
Designed to build confidence through participation, questions, and encouragement at a comfortable learning pace.

2. Peer Monitoring

Feature Details
Mentor Matching
Each participant is paired with a peer mentor from the local BAME community, often someone with a shared cultural background.
Role of Mentors
Offer emotional support, cultural orientation, and personal insights into adapting to life, education, and work in the UK.
Benefits
Reduces isolation, promotes trust, builds resilience, and supports goal-setting for personal and professional growth.

3. Work Placement Opportunities

Aspect Details
Placement Partners
Work placements are organised with BAME-led businesses and supportive local employers.
Purpose
To provide real-world experience, help participants understand UK workplace culture, and strengthen employability.
Outcomes
Participants gain practical skills, workplace confidence, and references that support future job or education applications.