Children from poor backgrounds have access to fewer books and learning materials and resources at home. And in many cases, their parents don’t have the necessary time or skills to support their education. Without extra help, disadvantaged children start school already behind their peers and stay behind as each year goes by. To help close the gap The Smith Family runs a number of after-school learning and mentoring programs as part of our Learning for Life offering. These programs significantly improve school attendance rates and engagement levels for disadvantaged children, helping them build their confidence and skills.
Watch these short videos to learn more about our learning and mentoring programs.