Fairview Education

Fairview Education is a UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to providing free academic tuition to students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them prepare for the 11+ examination in Gloucestershire. The charity seeks to address the disparity in access to grammar schools among low-income pupils by offering support to level the playing field for entry into these selective schools.

Purpose and Activities

Fairview Education focuses on delivering extra tuition and practice exams outside of normal school hours, targeting pupils who qualify for Free School Meals or Pupil Premium, indicators of economic disadvantage. The organisation recognises that very few disadvantaged children currently gain entry into Gloucestershire grammar schools, partly due to the costs of extra tuition needed to prepare for the 11+ examination. By providing free, professionally delivered tutoring sessions funded through donations, the charity aims to increase the representation of disadvantaged pupils in these schools.

The charity works in partnership with local primary schools to identify pupils with the potential to succeed at grammar schools and offers a Free Tuition Bursary through an application process. It also collaborates with the Pate’s Shaping Futures programme and local businesses to provide sponsorship and ongoing support for selected students throughout their grammar school careers. Additionally, Fairview Education offers maintenance grants to pupils requiring further assistance.

Founders and Leadership

Fairview Education was founded by Giles, who serves as the executive director. Giles has over twenty years of experience in education, including senior leadership roles in a Gloucestershire preparatory school and governance roles in primary education. Another founding trustee, William, brings a decade of educational experience and founded an affordable tutoring company during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing extensive online tuition to local students.

Registration and Governance

Fairview Education is registered as a charity in the United Kingdom, holding the charity number 1198688. The charity operates under UK charity regulations and is funded by donations from individuals, businesses, and grant-making organisations committed to educational equity.

Impact

By addressing financial barriers to preparation for the 11+ exam, Fairview Education plays a crucial role in improving access to selective grammar schools for disadvantaged students in Gloucestershire, contributing to greater social mobility and educational opportunity within the region.

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