Could tutoring be the key to lifting kids out of an educational backlog?

The government has announced a £1billion National Tutoring Program. Recognition, perhaps of the positive benefits that can be gained from one-on-one or group online private tuition — or in-person, when possible. However, there are so many reasons to employ a tutor. Some of the biggest benefits include:

• A tutor can provide immediate feedback to ensure you're focusing on the right areas needing attention and that you’re on the right track. No wasted time revising material that isn’t necessary.
  
  
• A secure and intimate learning environment, with tailored learning time dedicated solely to you or your group.
  
  
• Tutoring sessions are a good time to revise the content and ensure that you have the best strategies to retain this information.
  
  
• Catch up on education missed and improve academic performance. This is a huge benefit at present. It may also be that a student is struggling in a subject and needs to go over it again in detail.
  
  
• Help with motivation by seeing results. Employing a tutor at a specific time every week can boost interest and help with momentum.
  
  
• Tutors can help students grow in confidence and knowledge. The student is often able to better recognize their own abilities and improve self-esteem.
  
  
• Learn important life skills. A good tutor will help a student to learn how to learn, an essential skill beyond school and further education.
  
  
• Help students with their study habits, to be organised and to think laterally and for themselves. In between sessions, this can encourage self-directed learning. Ideally, with preparation for the next session and questions about the content, they are learning.

The results from tutoring are different for everyone, which is one of the reasons tutoring is so beneficial. In these strange times, online and distant learning has already proved its worth.

What makes a good private tutor?

• A person who is passionate about the subject they teach.
  
  
• The ability to deliver a high level of professional, outstanding standard of tuition.
  
  
• Patience, empathy, the ability to listen and encourage.
  
  
• Someone who fully understands the national curriculum.
  
  
• Good levels of qualification and a creative flair for teaching.

The best measure of a good private tutor is the passion they have for their subject. Teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge, it’s about the enthusiasm and the fun of learning. This will rub off and create the next generation of excited and interested learners.

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