Homework support, digital skills and robotics

A safe place for learners to build confidence.

The Janet's Junction Learning Lab gives local learners a supportive after-school space to complete homework, use digital tools, receive mentoring and grow future-focused skills.

Learning Lab desks with laptops ready for digital literacy sessions

Flagship development initiative

Learning support with practical access

Eighteen learners currently attend four afternoons each week, with access to eight learning laptops and specialist Maths and Science guidance. The lab is built to make learning calmer, more supported and more connected.

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Learners supported

8

Learning laptops

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Afternoons weekly

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Specialist Maths and Science mentor

Learning Lab desks with laptops ready for digital literacy sessions

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Homework Support

Learners receive steady after-school guidance so assignments, reading, revision and school projects are approached with confidence.

Learners using tablets and digital tools together

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Digital Literacy

Supervised laptop access helps learners build the computer confidence needed for school, future work and online opportunities.

Learning Lab desks with laptops ready for digital literacy sessions

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Maths and Science Tutoring

Specialist subject guidance strengthens core understanding, supports exam readiness and helps learners work through difficult concepts.

Learners using tablets and digital tools together

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Robotics and Future Skills

Hands-on technology learning introduces problem-solving, coding concepts, teamwork and practical skills for a changing digital future.

Specialist mentor

Experienced Maths and Science guidance.

Learners benefit from the guidance of an experienced retired Maths and Science teacher who helps strengthen understanding, build confidence and encourage academic success.

Maths and Science
Learners using tablets and digital tools together

Robotics programme

Building future skills through robotics.

The robotics programme is growing as a practical route into coding, technology confidence, collaboration and problem-solving. It gives learners an early foundation for the digital opportunities shaping their future.

Support Robotics

Impact

Current Learning Lab snapshot

These are the practical resources your donation helps protect and expand for children who need consistent educational support.

Learning Lab

18 learners attend four afternoons each week

Digital Access

8 learning laptops support homework and digital literacy

Meals

100 - 200 meals served twice a week through the Soup Kitchen

Mentoring

Specialist Maths and Science support builds confidence

Remote Learning Centre campaign

Help us connect learners to more support.

Janet's Junction is raising funds for a conferencing-enabled learning space that can extend the lab beyond the room, connecting learners to tutors, subject specialists, robotics coaches and educational resources.

  • Remote tutoring
  • Online subject support
  • Robotics coaching
  • Digital learning opportunities
  • Educational resources

Support a learner

Four practical ways to help

Donations, equipment and skills support help learners keep showing up to a structured space for homework, digital tools and mentoring.

Janet's Junction Learning Lab banner on the building exterior