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Learning That Opens New Possibilities.

Knowledge and practical skills can help people build confidence, adapt to change and explore new directions.

Rebuild & Reclaim is interested in developing education and training opportunities that respond to real-world needs and create connections between learning, practical capability and future opportunities.

Our approach recognises the importance of accessibility, relevant learning experiences and collaboration with educators, training providers, employers and institutions.

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Saturday Schools

Teaching Our Children Who They Are.

Rebuild & Reclaim runs independent, community-run Saturday Schools: places where children from West Indian and Caribbean families can see themselves, learn their own histories and build confidence.

Our Saturday Schools fill in the gaps in what children are taught, honour our ancestors and celebrate heritage by teaching our children their true stories.

Alongside history, we teach the importance of morals, manners and respect: respect for elders, for each other and for themselves. These are the values our parents and grandparents carried with them, and they help our children grow into confident, caring young people.

Pupils also get additional support with the ongoing schoolwork they need to complete, such as homework and coursework, so they can keep up, build confidence and do their best at school.

Arawak-Taino historyCaribbean historyThe Windrush legacyBlack British identityMorals, manners & respectHomework & schoolwork support
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To register interest or volunteer (teaching, mentoring, activities, admin or refreshments), call Sandra on 07925 023273. Online Zoom lessons for families across the diaspora are coming soon.

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Independent

Run by the community, with our own curriculum and rhythm. We answer to the community first.

Collaborative

We work with parents, elders, creators, local businesses and neighbours, without compromising our purpose.

Together

Our Saturday Schools belong to the whole community. Every decision puts children's pride and wellbeing first.

Our Education Vision

Relevant, Approachable, Practical.

We want to explore ways to make learning relevant, approachable and connected to practical needs.

Potential areas of focus include digital skills, practical knowledge, personal development and learning that supports progression towards further training or employment.

The specific subjects and delivery models will depend on research, resources and appropriate partnerships.

How Learning Can Help

What Good Learning Makes Possible

Build Confidence

Learning can help people recognise their strengths and become more confident in approaching unfamiliar challenges.

Develop Practical Skills

Relevant knowledge and hands-on experience can help individuals develop capabilities that apply beyond the classroom.

Explore New Directions

Learning can create opportunities to consider further education, training and potential career pathways.

Connect With Opportunity

Collaboration with employers and training providers can help explore how learning may relate to real-world requirements.

Potential Learning Formats

Formats We Are Exploring

These are areas being explored. They are not courses or programmes currently running.

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Exploring

Partner-Led Learning

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Working With Education Partners

We welcome conversations with educational institutions, trainers, employers and organisations interested in exploring accessible, relevant learning opportunities.

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