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Find out the latest from Tutor Trust below. If you have a story or want to discuss anything with the team please:

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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

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An impactful wedding gift: Supporting Tutor Trust

Tom and Ben Amies-Cull chose to sponsor us as part of their wedding celebrations in 2017. Read on to find out why they chose to support our charity and what working towards a fairer education system means to them

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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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Maths Week

Maths tuition is a crucial part of our work, so we're keen to celebrate and promote all things numbers-related during #MathsWeek!

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Reports highlight positive perception of tutoring

Today sees the release of two new publications, both giving positive perspectives on tutoring. These reports reinforce the view that, done well, tutoring is an effective intervention that can make a real difference to learners.

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Promising news for the future of tutoring

Permanent and widespread access to tuition has been part of the agenda at the Liberal Democrats’ Annual Conference this weekend. Lib Dem education spokesperson Munira Wilson has proposed a £390m annual investment for schools, sixth forms and colleges to provide 12-week tuition programmes to 1.75m children.

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We're wishing our Year 11 pupils success on GCSE results day

We're wishing all our hardworking Year 11 tutees - and we have supported 2,289 of them this year - success today as they get their exam results! Our talented tutors have not only helped them with vital subject knowledge in English, Maths, and Science, but also helped them build self-confidence and learn vital exam technique.