The Scheme is opened to all registered students of the University. We do not however encourage those in their first year of entry to participate on the scheme as we feel they need time to settle in University. We would also remind final year students, of their study and examination commitments, although in our experience these are not affected through participation in the scheme. Student Tutors are not trainee teachers and therefore do not carry out the same role as teachers. Normally students find themselves working with small groups of children in the classroom helping with an array of different activities such as reading, art, drama, computing, etc.
Recruitment is an ongoing process throughout the year.
Brief talks are given on the scheme and publicity material is circulated throughout the facilities and Students Union. Enquiries are welcome from interested students at any time of the year and should be directed to the Careers Office or the Students Union. Student interested in participating in the Tutoring in Schools Scheme are asked to complete an application form which includes the identification of a referee. Students are then invited to attend a short informal interview, which is normally scheduled around October in the first semester and January in the second semester. This provides us with an opportunity to match students to schools.