Doncaster Council

Study Support for Doncaster Schools

What is Study Support?

The Study Support Program is designed to promote and support a positive attitude towards learning and self-development amongst children.

Study support (out of school hours learning) covers a wide range of learning activities outside normal lesson time in which young people participate voluntarily. This includes activities such as homework and study clubs, sport and outdoor activities, the creative arts, community volunteering, mentoring, opportunities to pursue particular interests (e.g. ICT and languages) and learning about learning (i.e. study and thinking skills).

The main aims are:

• Increase attainment, attendance & positive attitudes towards learning by….
• Providing opportunities for young people to become enthusiastic and motivated learners
• Providing a variety of activities that enhance, enrich and extend learning opportunities during and beyond the school day.
• Achieving a balance between focus and fun, home and school.   

Study support includes:

• Help with basic key skills
• Study clubs linked to extending curriculum subjects
• Creative activities & Sporting activities
• Opportunities to pursue specific interests
• Learning to learn activities   

Central study support delivery includes:

• Summer programmes
• Training for staff
• Learning conferences for children and young people
• Specialised provision including work with Looked After Children (LAC) and children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)   

Study support can provide opportunities, space and flexibility for learning and enjoyment after the school day/term ends

Study support also includes the Playing for Success initiative, which has established study support centres at top football and other sports grounds. For more information see the Playing for Success page.

Who benefits?

All young people who participate in study support can benefit from activities that build their confidence, increase their motivation and help them to acquire the good learning habits which lead to independent, lifelong learning.

Thinking about setting up a study support activity? Contact the Head Teacher of your local school or the Study Support Coordinator in your LEA, to discuss your ideas.