Prepare to make a difference: gain practical experienc e\, transferable skills and confidence for any future career.
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Interest ed in volunteering in a Coventry primary or secondary school through our School Experiences programme? This essential four-hour training is the fi rst step before you can apply for a school placement.
Whether you will be reading with pupils\, supporting classroom activit ies\, helping teachers or contributing to extracurricular opportunities\, thi training will help you feel informed\, capable and ready to voluntee r safely. You will learn about safeguarding\, professional boundaries\, c ommunication and the day-to-day realities in a school.
You do not n eed to be considering a teaching career. Volunteering in schools is a val uable way to build transferable skills that employers value in every sect or\, including communicating with different audiences\, working in a team \, taking responsibility\, adapting your approach\, solving problems and building confidence.
Safeguarding essent ials: The DBS process (covered by us)\, child-protection basics\ , professional boundaries and what to do if you have a concern. DBS and s afeguarding requirements are central to safe volunteering with children a nd young people in schools.
Communication and incl usion: How to engage pupils of different ages\, communicate clea rly\, manage group dynamics and adapt your approach for Coventry's divers e pupils.
Supporting learning: An introdu ction to lesson planning\, classroom routines\, behaviour-management appr oaches and practical strategies for common challenges.
Career dev elopment: How to reflect on your experience and turn it into str ong examples for your CV\, LinkedIn profile\, applications and interviews .
Students who want practical experienc e supporting children and young people.
Students consideri ng teaching\, youth work\, education\, social care\, psychology\, communi ty development or other child-focused careers.
Anyone look ing to strengthen transferable employability skills through meaningful vo lunteering.
Students who want to make a positive differenc e in local Coventry schools and communities.
You could gain 10 or more hours of practical experience while working with l ocal schools\, supporting children and young people\, and developing exam ples you can use in future applications. The experience can help you buil d confidence speaking to groups\, responding to challenges and working pr ofessionally with people from different backgrounds.
You will also join a wider group of students committed to supporting local pupils and c reating positive community impact. School volunteering gives you a strong example of initiative\, responsibility and civic engagement—whether your future lies in education\, business\, healthcare\, law\, marketing\, tec hnology or another field.
Places are limited\, so book yo ur training place now. Completing this workshop is required before applyi ng for a School Experiences placement.
We will cover the cost of th e Enhanced DBS checks with children’s barred-list information which is re quired for the placement. Please note that volunteering cannot begin unti l DBS and any relevant school checks have been completed\; placements are therefore expected to start 4-8 weeks after the training. \;A DBS c heck is a requirement for volunteers undertaking regulated activity with children\, which may include teaching\, training\, instructing or supervi sing children on a regular basis.
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