National Tutoring Programme: Are my pupils eligible?
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With 75% of the cost of a blockoftutoring being covered by thegovernment;schools areobviouslykeen tograsp this opportunity.But, aseducators, how do you determine which of your learners are most in need of accessing thissubsidisedtutoring?
At app, we’re passionate about helping every child succeed and achieve their full potential through learning, which is why we are thrilled to have been chosen as a Tuition Partner for the government-funded National TutoringProgramme.As a Tuition Partner, we provide additional support for schools throughsubsidisedtuition of disadvantaged pupils whose learning has been most affected bylockdown.
The NTP is targeted to reach pupils eligible for Pupil Premium funding. Astheirteachers, you know which of yourlearnerstheseare.But schools have also been encouraged to ... " exercise their professional judgement to determine which pupils are in most need of support.
The key to making these judgements is to focus on the point that the tutoring is forany pupilwhose learning has been most affected by lockdown.Butwhat does it truly mean tobe a pupil whose learning has been most affected by lockdown?We have put together a simple checklist which you can use to determine which of your learners would most benefit from this tutoring opportunity.
Overwhelmed parents
Parental engagement is a sensitive topic.There areparents who simplydo notorcannotengagein their children’s educationbut you, as teachers, will alreadyhaveidentified these children.However,there aremany parents whoare hugely supportive of their children’s education, but who find themselves inthe unenviableposition of having to juggle full-time employment with home-schooling,andpossiblymultiple childrenin different age and teaching groups.Children who may have been coasting in that middle-of-the-road sweet spot, just aboutmeeting their age-related expectations,haveincreasinglyfound themselves falling behind.These arelearnerswho might benefit from tuition, regardless of their socio-economic background.
“I am a single parentoftwobrightPrimary-aged children, andhaveaverygoodjobwhichisnow home-based.However, due to thedemandsof my job, I attend many meetings throughout the day. Ifind myself increasinglyfeeling that I am failing my children because I amunable to fully supervisetheirschool work.My eldest childisspendingmore and more time playing online games, whilst my youngest is glued to the TV.”
Disengagedlearners
Many older learners have become disheartened by repeated lockdowns, lack of social interactivity, exam cancellations and the uncertainty of what their academic future might hold.Perhaps they have ‘given up’ and fallen into a pattern ofnon-productivescreen time rather than attending to their studies.These arelearners who might benefit from tuition, especially tuition delivered online.
“If I knew I hadA Levelsto revise for, I wouldhave started my revisionages ago. But I don’t really see the point anymore.”17-year-old future Veterinary Science student
Increased anxiety and loss of confidence
Many learners thrive in school settings and are motivated to learn as a result of their environment. They gain confidence from positive attention from their teachers and from the camaraderie of those around them.Extended periods of timeat homeaway from the social settingof school, and the increased uncertainties of what the future might hold has caused learners to become more anxious and lose confidence in themselves and their own abilities.These arelearners who might benefit from tuition, particularly in asmall-groupsetting that buildson peer relationships.
“My son is abright boy andwastop of the class.But since lockdown, he has becomewithdrawn, hides himself fromZoom lessons andisgenerallylacking confidence. He doesn’t want to do the work setfor home learning and is now falling behind.”
Targeted, small group tuition– delivered at-home or at-school, in an engaging online format–is ideal for addressing the needs of these learners. Confidence can be gentlynurturedand progress steadily made allowing these learnersthe opportunitytohave thefutures that they truly deserve.
For more information about the National TutoringProgrammeand bookingsubsidisedtutoring through appvisit ourNational Tutoring Programmepage.