We know that education is an important route out of poverty, but often children in low-income families face extra challenges reaching their potential at school. Last year, we awarded £47,000 in community grants to support disadvantaged pupils across Elmbridge to access catch up programmes and support with their emotional and mental health.

One grant, to Three Rivers Academy, will fund construction skills training for students that will help to engage them not only in these specific activities, but their other curriculum subjects. The grant, of just over £9,000, will enable SATRO to work with 10 students on a weekly basis for a year. Students participating will also been entered for accredited qualifications at the end of their Year 10 and Year 11 courses.

SATRO’s tutors have experience in both the construction industry and education, and are keen to inspire a new generation to enter the construction industry. Their mobile classroom brings all the tools, equipment and materials needed for each session. Students will also be able to attend SATRO’s newly launched Construction Festival which will give them an insight into careers in the industry.

Read more about our work with schools across Elmbridge – including our Opportunities Funding for local schools here.