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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.

15/05/2026

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Episode 23: Inside the attendance crisis

In this Tutorcast episode, from Tutor Trust, we begin our 3-part series on persistent absence, and focused on the perspective of school leaders in tackling the attendance crisis

16/12/2025

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Episode 22: Literacy Matters

In this Tutorcast episode, from the Tutor Trust, we met with David Savill from the University of Salford to discuss literacy in Salford

16/12/2025

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A female tutor wearing glasses is sat with three primary aged pupils around a desk. She is explaining a concept. The pupils are listening. In the back there is a colourful 'Welcome to Year 6' display on the wall.

July 2024 election's impact on young people

CEO Ed Marsh reflects on what the election on 4 July 2024 could mean for young people

23/05/2024

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DfE release latest tutoring data

New figures show rate of schools participating has dropped year on year

17/05/2024

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Episode 12: Mentoring for Success

In our latest episode, Tutorcast host Vicky Sadler is joined by Haili Hughes to explore the role of mentoring in education

03/05/2024

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New GCSE resit pilot launched for post-16s

We’re delighted to announce that we will be working closely once again with the Education Endowment Foundation

30/04/2024

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School funding cuts continue

My key takeouts from the Sutton Trust’s latest teacher survey

22/04/2024

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Ed Talks: Reflecting on a busy Easter

CEO Ed Marsh looks back at the Easter break and what lies ahead for the forthcoming Summer term

15/04/2024

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Spring Budget and the future of tutoring

CEO Ed Marsh reflects on the impact of a lack of announcement on tutoring in today's budget

06/03/2024

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New writing programme to support KS3 students

Literacy Foundations fills in gaps from lost learning in Key Stage 2 (KS2)

05/03/2024

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Episode 11: Unlocking potential: Perspectives on SEND

In this episode, Tutor Trust's Vicky Sadler takes a look at the world of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in tutoring

23/02/2024