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Preventing high NEET rates: How tutoring can be part of a collective solution.

With more than 1 million young people in the UK now not in education, employment or training (NEET), rising NEET rates are a growing concern for young people, communities and the wider economy. Following the interim report on Young People and Work, we highlight the links between attainment, absenteeism, disadvantage and future outcomes. We explore how tutoring can support young people to stay engaged in education, improve attainment and build confidence.

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Tutor Trust Post-16 Tutoring Pilot

Tutor Trust recently participated in a pilot study funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, which explored the impact of tutoring on post-16 learners resitting their GCSEs. The study produced encouraging results, demonstrating that tutoring can significantly enhance both academic attainment and learners’ attitudes towards education. It also highlighted key lessons around effective implementation, particularly the importance of strong partnerships with colleges to boost engagement and maximise impact.

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Summer Reception 2026: This year wrapped so far..

Tutor Trust hosted its Summer Reception at Christie’s Bistro, University of Manchester, bringing together supporters and partners for a fantastic evening. The event offered an opportunity to learn more about the impact of our work, connect with others in our community, and celebrate the progress we’ve made together

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Attendance Crisis

As part of Tutorcast, Tutor Trust's very own podcast, this series aims to amplify the voices of our wider community who are joined together by a concern for young people with severely low school attendance.

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Schools white paper

Tutor Trust reflects on the Government's long-awaited Schools White Paper has been released, detailing their strategy to create a more equitable school system. With a focus on tackling the SEND crisis and raising the attainment of disadvantaged young people, the ambitions of this bill are a welcome sign of hope.

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Tutoring Poll

The Sutton Trust has published new polling on private and school-based tutoring across England and Wales, revealing persistent – and in some areas growing – disparities in who can access additional academic support

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AI tuition tools

Colleagues at the Tutor Trust reflect on the opportunities of AI tuition tools following the recent Department for Education announcement, and highlight the important considerations to ensure all pupils receive the very best support

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Curriculum Review 2025

Tutor Trust CEO, Ed Marsh, reflects after the release of the government's flagship curriculum review. Having digested for 24-hours, it was a good moment to reflect on the direction it sets out and what needs to happen next.

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March 2025 spring statement

The Tutor Trust shares an update on its advocacy work and what they are hoping to see in the spring statement