Academic & Reading Support
Personalised, one-to-one tutoring focused on reading, literacy and core academic skills — tailored to how each child learns best, not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Core programEvery child has wings — we help them fly.
Wings of Potential gives children personalised academic and reading support, trained mentors, and a caring peer community — so every child can build real confidence.
Registered charity No. 1213118
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Our mission
No child should be left behind by the way they learn.
We believe every child deserves the chance to shine — whatever academic challenges they face, especially around reading and literacy. Through personalised tutoring, carefully matched mentors and a supportive peer community, we help kids build the confidence and skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
"Unlocking potential, one child at a time."
Our support is built around the child, not a fixed curriculum — every mentor and tutor completes structured training, and every child is carefully matched to the mentor best suited to how they learn. Support is academic and social, not clinical: we focus on building real, practical confidence.
Families and schools tell us the same thing: children who once dreaded reading now approach it with confidence — and through our peer groups and outings, they build real friendships along the way.
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Children supported
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Trained mentors
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Partner schools
How we help
Support built around the child, not the curriculum.
Our focus is academic and social — helping children with reading and learning challenges build real, practical confidence.
Mentor & Educator Training
Every mentor and educator completes our structured training programme, so support is thoughtful and effective — grounded in real understanding of how children learn.
TrainingPersonalised Matching
We take the time to match each child with the right mentor — based on personality, learning style and goals, not just availability.
MatchingPeer Groups & Outings
Kids grow alongside kids. We run supportive peer groups and fun social outings that build friendship, communication and confidence together.
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Tell us about your child
A quick conversation to understand where they're at and what support would help most.
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We find the right match
We pair your child with a trained mentor suited to their personality and learning style.
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Ongoing support & community
Regular sessions, plus peer groups and outings that build confidence and real friendships.
Become a mentor
We train adults to become genuinely great at this.
Good intentions aren't enough on their own. Every mentor, tutor and educator who works with our children goes through a structured training programme before — and throughout — their placement, so they're genuinely equipped, not just enthusiastic.
- ✓ Understanding different learning styles and common reading difficulties
- ✓ Practical, hands-on reading-support techniques that actually work
- ✓ Communication strategies for building trust with a child
- ✓ Ongoing supervision and support once you're placed with a child
Our impact
Progress you can see in a child's confidence.
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Families' stories
What parents tell us.
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Help a child find their wings.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
We provide personalised academic support with a strong focus on reading and literacy, delivered through trained mentors and tutors. We also train adults to work effectively with children, carefully match each child with the right mentor, and run peer groups and social outings. Our focus is academic and social confidence, not clinical or mental health treatment.
Every mentor and educator completes a structured training programme before working with children, covering learning styles, communication techniques and practical reading-support strategies, with ongoing guidance throughout their placement.
We take time to understand each child's personality, learning style and goals, then pair them with a mentor whose approach and strengths are the best fit — rather than matching by availability alone.
Donations fund tutoring sessions, mentor training, learning materials, and the peer group outings that help children build friendships and confidence alongside their academic progress.
You can refer a child for support, apply to become a trained mentor or volunteer, partner with us as a school, or support our work with a donation. Get in touch via the form below and we'll follow up.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you.
Where to find us
34 Braydon Road, London N16 6QB
Registered charity No. 1213118