How much you achieve in life should not be determined by how much your parents earn
What you can do
3.7 million children
live in poverty in the UK today
They are unlikely to achieve the same success as their wealthier peers.
Statistics suggest they will get lower GCSE grades, earn less, and die younger.
We are Teach First and we believe that this can change.
One great teacher can change a child's life
We find, train and support people to become brilliant teachers, inspiring the young people who need them the most
One million pupils
living in low-income communities across England and Wales have been supported by a Teach First teacher
12
years of work
1000
partner schools
7,000
teachers placed
Sharif's Story
With no space to work in his crowded home, Sharif struggled with A-level maths. But our teacher, Mr Fairbairn, saw his potential and offered him space in his office after school. Empowered by his teacher’s belief and engaging lessons, Sharif achieved an A grade in his exams, and the confidence to match.
“Mr Fairbairn made me realise that even someone like me, who was not particularly gifted or talented in anything, could do well and achieve if I tried hard enough.”
