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Students in Classrooms

Find out how you can use your experience to be a positive role model for young people in local schools.

Express your interest for 2026/27

Make a difference to the lives of young people

Students in Classrooms schemes provide a range of support for children and young people in schools in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County. As a positive role model, you will enhance pupil attainment and personal development, whilst increasing an awareness of higher education and the opportunities it can offer.

 

Watch the video to learn more about the roles available through the scheme.

Learn more about each role

Whatever your career plans, our schemes will look great on your CV, enhance your employability and enrich your university experience.

Explore the roles below to find out more.

Primary Learning Advocates

Primary Learning Advocates support primary school pupils with their attainment and engagement with learning.

Literacy Achievement Coaches

Literacy Achievement Coaches support secondary school pupils with their attainment and engagement with learning.

Express your interest for 2026/27

Students in Classrooms scheme case study

Spend five minutes with Ciara, who tells us all about her experience of being a Literacy Achievement Coach at a local secondary school in 2024/25.

Read about Ciara's experience as a Literacy Achievement Coach

One of the best things for me about being a Learning Advocate is the flexibility of the role. There was never a dull moment and each week brought different activities and challenges.

Sophie, Learning Advocate

Get in touch

Contact sinc@ntu.ac.uk if you have any questions or would like to find out more.