At Pearson, we are committed to making education inclusive and accessible to all learners regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, identity, educational needs or language requirements. This is at the heart of everything we do.
Research demonstrates that small-group tuition can boost pupils’ progress by several months and that small groups can really benefit from collaborative learning. What’s more, ‘learning together’ encourages pupils to form a supportive bond that can continue long after a tutoring session. The learning that happens in small groups can be hugely rewarding, both for students and their tutors.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to move learning online. While this was viewed as a temporary emergency solution at first, recent developments and new restrictions in place indicate that remote learning not only is here to stay, but will play a pivotal role in the future of education.
With 75% of the cost of a block of tutoring being covered by the government; schools are obviously keen to grasp this opportunity. But, as educators, how do you determine which of your learners are most in need of accessing this subsidised tutoring?
