This course supports tutors in reflecting on the key questions that help ensure tuition planning and delivery are tailored to individual pupil needs and aligned with the school curriculum. The focus is on maximising the impact of tuition by promoting clarity, consistency, and effective collaboration with schools.
Across seven modules, you will explore practical considerations that support high-quality tuition, from communication and pupil information to behaviour management and learning resources.
Module One: Communication
This module highlights the importance of clear communication within the school setting. You will explore who to report to before starting a tuition block, understand different staff roles, and identify who has overall responsibility for decisions relating to your work.
Module Two: Pupil Information
This module focuses on the importance of knowing which pupils have been allocated to you before sessions begin, ensuring you can plan effectively and meet individual needs from the outset.
Module Three: Pupil Attendance
This module explores how to record pupil attendance accurately for safeguarding and record-keeping purposes. It also emphasises the value of agreeing attendance procedures with the school in advance.
Module Four: Assessment
This module examines how to understand and interpret pupil data provided by the school, supporting you in using assessment information to inform your tuition planning.
Module Five: Behaviour Management
This module looks at how consistent, meaningful praise, delivered through appropriate channels, can reduce low-level disruption and support positive behaviour.
Module Six: What Is Expected of Me?
This module focuses on understanding expectations around session length, timetabling, and planning tuition in line with the school’s schedule.
Module Seven: Learning Resources
This module explores how understanding your tutoring space and available resources in advance supports efficient planning and helps ensure your first session runs smoothly.
