So far this year, almost 2,000 pupils have taken part in the £900,000 scheme. The initiative targets children who are behind the expected achievement level for their age, those not making enough progress, and children in care.
What does it involve? Each child receives 10 hours of tuition from a fully qualified tutor who works closely with their class teacher. Initial feedback shows that pupils have made good and in some cases outstanding progress, following tuition that was provided in 93 primary, six special and 13 secondary schools.
How is it going? Lead member for children and young people Clare Campion-Smith says one-to-one tuition can stop children falling behind. "Individual tuition should not be the preserve of the well-off," she explains. "All children can benefit from it, whatever their family's income." Alice Butler, a Year 7 student from Bedminster Down secondary school, increased her reading age by three years in just three months. Her mum, Stephanie, says: "It has made a real difference. Before I used to have to nag her to read but now she really enjoys it."
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