Rekindle School - Manchester
About Us - We are proudly youth-led. The first Rekindle school was created in Manchester from the lived experience of 8 young people aged 17-25 who came together to reimagine what a better education system could look and feel like. We also now have a new school in Tulse Hill, London.
Why do we exist? - Many young people quickly fall out of love with their school. It might be relationships with teachers, a rigid education system or blatant bias in how certain students are treated. We aim to embrace those who feel discouraged by the current educational system and encourage them to fall in love with learning.
What do we do? - We support young peoples education and career aspirations with a fascinating cultural curriculum, specialist homework support, masterclasses, mentoring and visits to places of inspiration. We have a small, motivated, community-focused team, all united by the core belief in the power of young people and trust in their ability to guide our direction. As of the past few years we have been instrumental in creating and delivering cultural and community initatives including our current Manchester project - Rekindling Nello James.
Our Goals
To create fierce critical thinkers who have the self belief to engage their brains, question inherited truths and find creative ways to learn that bring enlightenment and joy.
To create an education system that works for the needs of our young people fairly, enabling success and ensuring that they enter the next phase of their lives happy, confident and feeling connected to a wider society that cares about them.
www.rekindleschool.org