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Tutor Trust Co-founder Abigail Shapiro and CEO Ed Marsh stand at the foot of a flight of stairs in Manchester Museum.

Episode 18: The story of Tutor Trust

Find out how Tutor Trust grew from an idea into a proudly northern charity, collaborating with schools and colleges to transform thousands of young people's lives each year. What were the challenges, how did it grow and what have been the outcomes since the idea was first discussed way back in 2011?

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EPI report on school hours and attainment

The Tutor Trust shares its reflections on the Education Policy Institute (EPI) report which highlights a positive link between the length of the school day and academic attainment. Being a partner of EPI, we reflect on how our tuition could support schools in achieving higher average grades for their pupils.

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EEF Promising Programmes

Tutor Trust's primary school work is recognised as an Education Endowment Foundation Promising Programme. This follows an effectiveness trial that took place in 105 schools around Greater Manchester and Leeds.

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We've expanded!

Tutor Trust has expanded on its work across the North of England this year by supporting pupils in 15 Hartlepool primary schools

Secondary school pupils enjoying a tuition session in an alternative education provision.

It's a great year for Tutoring Plus!

Tutor Trust's Tutoring Plus programme provides holistic support for pupils who may not benefit from mainstream small group tuition. Last year, this offering grew to support 436 young people. This year it is on track to grow even further, having already supported 274 young people by the end of January 2025.

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University of Salford and The Tutor Trust

The Tutor Trust has formed a partnership with The University of Salford. Tutor Trust tutors from the University will deliver tuition to year 6 pupils across Salford primary schools. This is an amazing opportunity for Salford pupils, and will further Tutor Trust's goal of closing the attainment gap in the north of England.

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Teaching with AI

The Education Endowment Foundation has built the pioneering AI pilots that Tutor Trust conducted with Bain and Company and The Hg Foundation. This research has found that using AI can reduce teachers' lesson planning times by 31 percent.

Guests at Tutor Trust Annual Reception in Manchester's Living Worlds Museum

Annual Reception 2024

Tutor Trust marks its Annual Reception by launching the 2023/24 Impact Report