100th Referral milestone: Buttle UK & Explore Learning

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our partnership with Buttle UK's Chances for Children Grants: the 100th referral to our Big Dream Programme! This accomplishment marks a momentous occasion in our ongoing efforts to close the achievement gap for vulnerable children.

Buttle UK: A lifeline for children in need

Since its establishment in 1953, Buttle UK has been dedicated to helping children and young people in serious need across the UK. Through its Chances for Children Grants, Buttle UK provides critical support to improve the social and emotional well-being of children and their capacity to engage in education. Last year alone, Buttle UK provided over £4.8 million in grants, reaching children through a vast network of charities, social services, and health centres.

Families who receive membership to Explore Learning through the Buttle UK Chances for Children Grants bear no cost as we both subsidise 50% of the tuition.

Explore Learning makes education accessible

Explore Learning is proud to partner with Buttle UK in our Dream Big Programme. Our vision is to make education accessible to all children, regardless of their circumstances. 24% of our centres are located in 20% of the UK’s most deprived areas.

We offer both online and in-centre tuition, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our partnership with Buttle UK has allowed us to support children who have faced significant challenges including fleeing domestic abuse, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Bill Mills, CEO of Explore Learning, captures the essence of Explore Learning:

“Every parent and carer wants their child to succeed and flourish at school. Success may be seen in academic achievements, but underpinning that is a strong platform of skills and a positive mental attitude which sets children up for the future. Explore Learning is consistently delivering these foundations to academic success.”

Real impact, real stories

The impact of our Big Dream Programme is best illustrated through the words of a parent who has seen firsthand the difference it makes:

"He really likes to come, each and every week. He was not used to enjoying learning. The reason he was behind was because he was being bullied a lot. Since bringing him to Explore, he is much happier and enjoying learning, which is amazing. It has made a big difference and he is now doing more work in class. Before, when he didn’t know the answer, he was angry. I don’t see this anymore.”

A shared vision

Our collaboration with Buttle UK is built on a shared vision of creating opportunities for children in need. Joseph Howes, CEO of Buttle UK, highlights the importance of this partnership:

“We are celebrating 100 children supported through our partnership with Explore Learning so far. Explore Learning's commitment to reduced pricing, combined with Buttle UK's targeted outreach, is truly making a difference. We're proud to be working together to reach the most vulnerable children and families, and we look forward to supporting even more in the future.”

Dreaming bigger

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to our goal of supporting 500 children through both part and fully subsidised memberships over the next two years. Together with Buttle UK, we are dedicated to closing the achievement gap for disadvantaged children and helping them dream bigger.

Engage with us on LinkedIn to join the conversation on how together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of children and young people across the UK. Together, we can help level the playing field and create a brighter future for all.