Ofsted has published phase 2 of its independent review of the government’s tutoring programme in schools and 16-19 education providers.
Ofsted was commissioned by the Department of Education to look at the overall quality of tutoring provided, how it was integrated into schools’ curriculum planning and delivery, and the likelihood that it will help pupils catch up.
The reviews find that in secondary schools and 16-19 education providers there has been a shift in those who are receiving tuition, with much of the time being used for learners about to sit exams.
The review draws on evidence from 51 schools and 34 further education and skills providers.
The shift to focusing on exams comes despite many secondary school leaders acknowledging that pupils in key stage 3 needed the most support with catching up.
