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There has been a lot of discussion around the impact of online tutoring programmes in recent months, with a variety of experiences and analysis reported across the country. Against the background of the latest debates, however, there is a danger that many of the positives that link to increasingly effective tutoring are being overlooked. Kristina Altoft, Head of Assessment Services, looks beyond the noise to share views from the schools Pearson Tutoring supports.

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Denbigh High School’s Emma Darcy (Digital Innovator of the Year – Gold Winner at the Pearson National Teaching Awards) and Pearson’s Les Hopper outline five steps to support a successful digital offering for pupils, staff and schools as a whole.

Tabatha Sheehan, Head of English at Westonbirt School, looks at how by taking the time to introduce diverse texts to your GCSE English Lit curriculum, you are preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

Offering more diverse texts isn’t just about expanding your GCSE English Literature curriculum, it’s about preparing your students for the outside world

It’s said that a picture paints a thousand words and Art Director, Kate Johnson, couldn’t agree more. Kate shares her perspective on the importance of imagery and how you can support pupils to build literacy skills in a creative (and colourful) way.

Ahead of COP27 and Pearson’s Sustainability Webinar, young environmental activist James Miller shares his take on the positive impact education can make on the world and what needs to be considered to achieve it. 

Sharon Hague, Managing Director of Pearson School Qualifications, reflects on the launch of our first Pearson School Report earlier this year

National Poetry Day is here – and with it, a chance to celebrate the amazing work that pupils have created for Pearson through poetry. Today we take a look at how learners have led the way in shining a light on their journeys and experiences, by sharing our top selection of powerful lines.

Read on for wonderful work from across the UK, plus ideas to help your young bards find fresh inspiration.