Our tutoring programmes provide personalised support, making sure no young person feels left behind in their education.
Tutoring Programme
Our 14-week tutoring cycles give young people focused, structured support to help them thrive. We set clear goals, track progress, and celebrate success. Every student is matched with a tutor who’s right for their subject needs and personality – building a learning relationship that truly works.
We focus on helping young people:
Tutoring Programme
Our tutoring programme helps our young people learn in a way that’s suited to their needs and goals. We design the programme taking into account their learning style, particular areas of struggle and what kind of tutor they respond to best.
Our tutoring runs in 14-week cycles, allowing us to track progress closely and offer support every step of the way. At the end of each cycle, we reflect on achievements and celebrate successes. If the tutor and student feel more time is needed, we simply continue into another cycle — keeping the momentum strong until goals are reached.
Every young person’s academic goals are unique – and going through a serious illness can sometimes shift those goals along the way. Whatever they’re aiming for, we make sure their ambitions stay at the heart of every session, guiding the support we provide.
Creating a positive learning experience is down to our amazing volunteer tutors. We match each young person with someone who not only has at least one academic qualification above the level they’re teaching, but also shares common interests and hobbies. It’s all about making learning enjoyable – and what better way than working with someone you genuinely connect with?
Connecting a young person with our support only takes a few minutes.
Complete our online referral form.
FAQs
We’ve gathered answers to help you learn more about how Bright Futures UK works and how we can support you.
Children and young people aged 5 to 24 in the United Kingdom whose education has been disrupted by a long-term physical or mental health condition. You need to have a diagnosis or be in the process of receiving one. We believe illness should not block learning or a young person’s future.
Online and personalised one-to-one tutoring, befriending, and mentoring led by volunteers. We also run group activities, including befriending, workshops, and CYP advocacy. Our aim is to make education accessible and equitable wherever you are learning from.
Adults from a mix of backgrounds, including university students, recent graduates, and professionals. Some are teachers or trainee teachers. All are here to help you learn with empathy and encouragement.
Most sessions are about one hour. We tailor the length and structure to energy levels, for example, shorter segments with a planned break.
It depends on your personal goals and progress. We review at regular intervals with you and your volunteer and agree whether to continue, pause, or end.
Children and young people aged 5 to 24 in the United Kingdom whose education has been disrupted by a long-term physical or mental health condition. They need to have a diagnosis or be in the process of receiving one. We believe illness should not block learning or a young person’s future.
Yes. Every volunteer completes an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training, and role-specific training before they start. They are supported and supervised by Bright Futures UK staff.
They can support learning, confidence, goal setting, and social connection. They cannot offer medical advice, crisis support, or therapy, and they do not handle emergencies. Volunteers cannot accept payment for their support.
A young person, their parent, or carer can refer. Professionals such as hospital or school staff can refer with the child or young person’s consent. A Bright Futures team member will meet online to understand goals and needs, agree on a plan that the child or young person helps shape, and then match them with a trained volunteer.
No. All programmes are free.