Lockdowns and disruption during the Covid-19 pandemic meant children's education suffered with the most disadvantaged pupils often the worst hit.
The government launched the National Tutoring Programme in November 2020 to help fund extra tutoring sessions as part of efforts to support schools and help children catch up.
The Department for Education commissioned Ofsted to carry out an independent review of the tutoring on offer, which included research visits to 63 schools between September 2021 and July 2022. These involved discussions with school leaders, teachers, tutors and pupils.
Researchers found the quality of tuition varied widely depending on the school or provider. The majority of schools they visited had opted to take a “school-led” approach rather than employing external tutors or mentors (see below).
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