The National Tutoring Programme (NTP) is a UK government initiative aimed at providing extra academic support to pupils who have been affected by school closures and other disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme offers schools access to subsidised tutoring from approved providers, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged pupils and those who have fallen behind in their studies. The tutoring can be delivered in person or online and covers a range of subjects, including maths, English, and science. The NTP tutoring is part of a wider effort to help students catch up on lost learning and narrow the educational attainment gap.
Schools can access the NTP funding in a number of ways. They can choose to use their own staff to provide tutoring, or they can use external tutoring providers who have been approved by the NTP. The NTP provides a list of approved providers who have been rigorously assessed to ensure they meet certain quality standards.
The funding is allocated to schools based on the number of eligible pupils they have. Schools can use the funding to pay for tutoring sessions for individual pupils or for small groups of pupils who need additional support. The funding can be used for in-person or online tutoring, depending on the school’s needs and preferences.
The programme offers flexibility in terms of delivery mode to ensure that schools can access tutoring that meets the needs of their pupils.
Regarding group sizes, the NTP allows for both one-to-one tuition and small group tuition. Small group tuition typically involves a tutor working with two to three pupils at a time. The NTP recommends that small group tuition is used for pupils who have similar learning needs and who would benefit from working together.
To enrol for this programme, contact the provider: Once you have chosen a provider, you can contact them directly to arrange tuition for your pupils. The provider will work with your school to understand your pupils’ needs and develop a tailored tuition programme. Your school will need to register for funding to access the subsidised tuition offered by the NTP. You can register for funding on the NTP website.