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ED&I is embedded into our work as a charity. You will come to understand your responsibilities around ED&I as a tutor, as well as what you can expect from Tutor Trust in terms of actively accommodating you as an individual and providing an equitable experience for all of our tutors, schools and pupils.
You may already be familiar with ED&I, or have found similar terms amongst the values of your university or former employer. While definitions are always important, it is vital that you have a thorough understanding of how ED&I relates to your work and responsibilities - in this case as a tutor working with Tutor Trust.
Tutor Trust is dedicated to championing and celebrating diversity across all aspects of our work. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work culture for all of our staff, tutors and tutees, regardless of any perceived barrier, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, ethnic origin, age, or nationality.
This commitment is embedded in our mission, vision and values. In particular, our firm belief in fairness, in empowered inclusivity, and in continuous learning and reflection.
As a tutor with us, we want you to feel supported. Our Quality Team have put together a huge bank of tutoring resources (including lesson activities, podcasts, reading, and so much more) on Thinqi, which is regularly updated and added to. We send out a monthly Tutor News email, which celebrates tutors' achievements with each region's Tutor of the Month and contains info on relevant tutor socials, events or training.
The Tutor News e-bulletin also includes a monthly ED&I Calendar, which highlights important equity, diversity and inclusion dates that occur throughout each month, including holy days, religious festivals, health and wellbeing awareness days and days for celebration. Being mindful of opportunities for inclusion can help us to diversify our awareness of what each month holds, and create a workplace where everyone can feel included.
1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year in England, and some groups are more likely to experience this than others. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are 2-3 times more likely to report issues with their mental health than heterosexual people. 23% of Black or Black British people (compared to 17% White British) will experience a common mental health problem in a week; this percentage rises to 26% in young women aged 16-24, a figure which has been rising."Courtesy of Mind - the mental health charity
Merseyside Senior Programme Manager
Aaron joined Tutor Trust in March 2021 as a part-time Secondary and English Tutor in Greater Manchester. He obtained a First-Class degree in English Literature and Creative Writing in 2019, followed by a Distinction at Masters level in English Studies. From here, Aaron joined the office team as a Primary and Transition Coordinator in Manchester, running the Tutor Trust’s bespoke Transition Project. He has now moved into the role of Merseyside Senior Programme Manager and is proud to be in a position where he can take a proactive role in tackling education inequality, ensuring every child receives a fair and fulfilling education.
Merseyside and West Yorkshire Strategic Operations Manager & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Steff joined Tutor Trust in 2018 as the first full-time member of staff for Merseyside. She had graduated from the University of Leeds the previous year with an MA in Race and Resistance and a BA in International History and Politics. During her studies, Steff was a part-time Secondary English and Primary tutor in Leeds. Seeing the impact small group intervention had on the pupils is why she joined Tutor Trust full-time.
Steff has worked in a variety of roles with us, including Liverpool Schools Coordinator, Merseyside Schools Manager, Merseyside Schools Partnership Manager and now Merseyside and West Yorkshire Strategic Operations Manager, where she is responsible for operations across Merseyside and West Yorkshire. Steff is a member of Tutor Trust's digital working group as she is keen to be involved in driving the organisation forward into a digital future. Steff also sits on Tutor Trust's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion committee and participates in the Wellbeing group (alongside being a Mental Health First Responder trained to help with staff wellbeing). She is also a & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Outside of Tutor Trust, Steff is on the governing board of a large Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) school in Knowsley, the borough where she attended school.
Steff says: “I grew up in a community similar to those we work in, and my experience of school when I was growing up in Merseyside is a key reason why I became committed to working in the education sector and improving educational equality in the North West. Tutor Trust allows me to do that, and I am privileged to work with such a committed team and amazing school partners, who share a common purpose in making education fairer.”
If you need support or advice, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Schools Coordinator or a Mental Health Responder: