· 3.37 million courses
started since the programme began in 2020
· 840,000 courses
started across two-thirds of schools so far this academic
year
· Figures reveal
sustained numbers of school participation
Now in its third year, figures published today (20 April)
highlight the growing success of the National Tutoring Programme,
with over three million courses now started.
Initiated as part of the Government’s education recovery strategy
and with over 800,000 courses started so far this academic year,
the programme has transformed the way that targeted support is
offered to pupils.
The data also shows a year-on-year rise, with more courses
started between 1 September and 19 January than during a similar
period in 2021-22. This includes around 440,000 course starts
since 6 October. Around three-quarters of schools have also
indicated that they intend to deliver tutoring at some point this
year.
Schools Minister, , said:
“The National Tutoring Programme has delivered tutoring on an
unprecedented scale and thanks to the support of teachers and
school leaders, millions of children have benefited as a
result.
“With exam season approaching, I hope that every eligible school
will take advantage of the scheme this term to provide pupils who
need additional help with one-to-one or small group
tuition.”
Today’s statistics also show that tutoring is reaching pupils who
need the additional support the most, with 50% of pupils tutored
being eligible for free school meals and almost 30% having
special educational needs.
The Department for Education will continue to support schools to
embed tutoring into the long term as an integral part of the
department’s strategy to raise standards in primary and secondary
schools. This includes the ambitious target for 90 per cent of
pupils to meet the expected standard of reading, writing and
maths by the time they leave primary school.
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