Pearson Tutoring FAQs
Answers to common questions about tutoring, the National Tutoring Programme and Pearson as your NTP provider.
Answers to common questions about tutoring, the National Tutoring Programme and Pearson as your NTP provider.
What funding is available to schools for tutoring in 2021/22?
This academic year the government is providing funding for tutoring through schools for those children most disadvantaged and negatively impacted by the pandemic. This includes a continuation of the National Tutoring Programme, however other funding options are available.
Read our guide (PDF | 255.49 KB), that explains the options available to schools this year.
Who is eligible for tutor funding?
Any state-maintained school in England is eligible to apply for tutoring.
The funding is aimed at supporting disadvantaged pupils, including those eligible for Pupil Premium funding. A minimum of 65% of pupils schools selected for National Tutoring Programme tutoring must be pupil-premium. School-led funding grants offer schools more flexibility for which pupils receive funding.
Read our guide (PDF | 255.49 KB), that explains the options available to schools this year.
What is the National Tutoring Programme?
The National Tutoring Programme (NTP) aims to support teachers and schools in providing a sustained response to the coronavirus pandemic and to provide a longer-term contribution to closing the attainment gap. As part of the programme, schools will be able to access subsidised high-quality tuition from an approved list of Tuition Partners.
For more information, go to the NTP website
The National Tutoring Programme (NTP) will provide additional support to schools to help disadvantaged pupils whose education has been most affected by school closures.
How many children should be in each group?
The majority of tutoring should be delivered in small groups (with one tutor and up to three pupils) to ensure that as many pupils as possible can benefit from the funding programmes.
Schools may book 1:1 tuition for SEND pupils.
Alternatively we offer non-funded tutoring direct to schools with more flexibility to book 1:1 and 1:2 group sessions.
How much tuition can a pupil receive?
This is dependent on which type of tutoring your choose. We provide tutoring direct-to-schools with unlimited tuiton per pupil.
National Tutoring Programme funded tutoring is limited to one 15-hour subsidised block of tuition per pupil. This is the same for all tuition partners.
School-led funding grants may offer more flexibility.
Please speak to your local consultant to understand the options in more detail.
Direct-to-schools tutoring (using school-led funding grants)
Direct-to-schools tutoring (without funding)
Why choose Pearson as your tutoring provider?
As providers of qualifications and resources from ages 5-19, we are in a unique position to provide high-quality tuition from UK qualified teachers, using standardised lesson materials and assessments. We offer the highest quality of online delivery through our established partner platform, Bramble.
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.
Online tutoring is proven to be highly effective. It provides flexiblity in scheduling for schools and pupils, the widest selection of high calibre tutors and limits covid-infection risks.
When would the tutoring take place, in school or after-school hours?
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.
Can tutoring take place at home and during holidays?
Yes, tutoring can take place at home, but parental consent must be obtained by the school.
What is the school’s responsibility during at-home tutoring?
To take advantage of at-home tutoring, schools must ensure that:
We’re an independent school, can we book a tutor?
Yes, we offer unlimited tutoring for core subjects direct to all schools.
Why is Pearson not offering support for non-core subjects?
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.