Learning Department Update: A Positive Half Term at OFT

At Our Future Tutoring (OFT), learning goes beyond academic outcomes. This half term has been a powerful reminder of how connection, confidence and enrichment play a vital role in supporting young people to thrive.

From meaningful shared experiences to continued innovation in learning sessions, the past few weeks have been full of progress and positive moments across our Learning Department.

Enrichment Beyond the Learning Space

November was a standout month, marked by two cinema trips that brought young people together in a relaxed, social setting. These experiences offered far more than entertainment.

The trips supported:

• Social interaction and friendship building

• Confidence in group settings

• A stronger sense of belonging within the OFT community

Cinema Trip

Seeing young people laugh together, share experiences and feel part of something bigger reinforces why enrichment activities are such an important part of what we do.

Continued Innovation in Learning Sessions

Alongside enrichment activities, our learning provision continued to develop and strengthen.

This half term, the Learning Department invested further in:

• Whiteboard packs to support interactive learning

• Increased use of digital learning platforms

• Additional resources to meet a range of learning styles
  

These enhancements have helped make sessions more engaging, practical and accessible. Tutors have seen learners grow in confidence - particularly when explaining ideas, working collaboratively and engaging more actively in sessions.

Half-Term Highlights and Celebrations

There have been plenty of moments worth celebrating:

🎄 Christmas Tree Decorating

A creative activity that helped learners take ownership of their shared space and bring festive energy into the hub.

📚 Investment in Learning Resources

Ongoing improvements ensure young people receive high-quality, engaging support tailored to their individual needs.

Each of these moments contributes to creating a learning environment where young people feel motivated, valued and supported.

Supporting Young People to Thrive

Every experience delivered by the OFT Learning Department is rooted in our commitment to inclusive, supportive and meaningful learning. This half term reflects the importance of balancing structured learning with enrichment, wellbeing and positive relationships.

We’d like to thank our young people for their continued effort, and our families, partners and professionals for their trust and collaboration. We look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead.