Pearson Tutoring Programme FAQs

The focus of the NTP is on supporting disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for Pupil Premium funding. However, participating schools will be able to decide which of their pupils will most benefit from additional support, and which type of support is more suitable.

Any child at a disadvantage due to school closures is eligible, regardless of what grade they are aiming for.

Any state-maintained school in England is eligible to apply for tutoring.

Schools can purchase one 15-hour subsidised block of tuition per pupil from a Tuition Partner.

• Each block of 15 hour-long sessions costs your school £225 for online tuition or £281.25 for in-person tuition (the remainder of the cost is covered by the NTP funding).
• Spaces are limited, so we recommend you register now to avoid missing out. You can choose when the tutoring starts.
• Schools are required to pay VAT on the total cost of the tutoring, however schools should be able to reclaim this in full through the usual channels.

As providers of qualifications and resources from ages 5-19, we are in a unique position to provide high-quality tuition from qualified teachers, using standardised lesson materials and assessments. We offer both in-person* and online delivery of tutoring, with the option of switching from in-person to online at short notice if required. All at 75% off the full cost.

• Secondary GCSE: Maths, English and Science
• Primary Year 6: Maths and English

We only work with fully qualified teachers, most of whom have extensive experience of marking GCSE or SATs papers.

Our tried-and-tested lesson materials and assessments are standardised to ensure high-quality delivery throughout.

We offer both in-person* and online delivery of tutoring, with the option of switching from in-person to online at short notice if required.

* In-person sessions will be delivered from January 2021, if government guidelines allow.

Schools will be able to decide whether to use tuition sessions in addition to their pupils’ normal school day, or during their timetabled day.

Typically, we would expect sessions to occur before or after school, or within the school day, rather than weekends.

Before the end of term (20th July 2021) schools must have: 

• ordered tuition
• posted the block(s) on Bramble
• confirmed the tutor(s)
• held at least the first consultative session between the teacher and the tutor.

Tutoring can then take place up to 27 August 2021. No tutoring can take place after that date. 

Yes, tutoring can take place at home, but parental consent must be obtained by the school. 

To take advantage of Pearson’s summer tutoring, schools must ensure that: 

• all students who are going to participate in summer tutoring are engaged and will attend each session
• there is a designated member of staff available for tutors to speak to should they have any queries or any concerns about attendance and safeguarding. 

Unfortunately, only state-maintained schools in England are eligible to purchase subsidised tutoring as part of the National Tutoring Programme.

Following feedback from schools and experts, we have chosen to support the core subjects at the key stages where we can provide qualified teachers who will have the greatest impact on a child’s learning.