IntoUniversity Leeds East
Our first centre in Leeds opened in Harehills in October 2014 in partnership with the University of Leeds and The Queen's Trust.
To find out more about the team in Leeds please explore the information below. If you have any questions for the Leeds centre please do get in touch and the team will be happy to answer any of your queries.
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Becky Taylor
Becky Taylor joined us in 2017 as Team Leader (maternity cover) for our Leeds East centre. Becky studied English Literature at The University of Sheffield and she previously worked as a Senior Mentor for The Challenge.
Rosie Kenwood
Rosie Kenwood is Centre Leader at our Leeds East centre. She is currently on maternity leave.
Jake Oxby
Jake Oxby joined us in August 2014 as a graduate-trainee Education Worker. Jake studied Sports Business Management at Leeds Metropolitan University and has worked as a Student Ambassador and also as a Tri-Golf and Football Coach.
Helen Dermody
Helen Dermody joined us in January 2017. Helen has a degree in English Language for Education from the University of Manchester. She previously worked as a Student Ambassador.
Jane Dickinson
Jane Dickinson is our Project Leader for NCOP in Leeds, based at our Leeds East centre. She has a degree from Newcastle University and a PGCE from the University of Leeds. Jane was previously Head of Geography at a school in Leeds.
Jenny Fairfax
Jenny Fairfax joined us in January 2017. She works on our NCOP project and is based at our Leeds East centre. Jenny has a degree in History from the University of Liverpool and previously worked as a Teaching Assistant in India.
Elena May-Jones
Elena May-Jones joined us in August 2017. Elena has a degree from the University of Leeds. She previously worked as a Campaigns and Democracy Intern at Leeds Students Union as well as a Community Project Co-ordinator.
Sarah Finnigan
Sarah Finnigan joined us in August 2017. Sarah has a degree in Geography Industrial from The University of Leeds. She previously volunteered at our Leeds East centre and has worked as a Camp Leader at a children’s holiday camp.
Leah Niven
Leah Niven joined us in August 2018. Leah has a degree in Sociology from the University of Leeds and was a Mentor at IntoUniversity Leeds South.
Laura McGregor
Laura McGregor joined us in January 2016. Laura has a degree in Education Studies from the University of Bedfordshire and previously worked as a
Group Counsellor at a summer camp and an Orphanage Support Worker in Ghana.
How to find us
IntoUniversity Leeds East
St Aidan's Community Hall
Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 5QD
Tel: 0113 235 9178
Email: leedseast@intouniversity.org
Before attending the centre for the first time, you will need to register by emailing or calling the centre.
What's on at the centre?
Monday
Secondary Academic Support
4:00pm - 5.30pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Primary Academic Support
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and a target approach to improving literacy and numeracy.
Thursday
Secondary Academic Support
4:00pm - 5.30pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision.
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