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Episode 11: What's in your tutoring toolkit?

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Join Vicky in this insightful episode as she unlocks the hidden gems behind successful tutoring, and we've got two remarkable educators from Tutor Trust, Charlie and Lucy, here to spill the beans on their go-to methods for igniting student engagement.

Discover innovative tutoring techniques and learn about the powerful Snap Survey tool used by our tutors to nurture relationships with students. Developed through Tutor Trust's collaboration in a Randomised Control Trial commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation, this simple game aims to increase attendance by finding common interests. You can find it here: Snap Survey – Offline | The Behavioural Insights Team (bi.team)

Whether you're a seasoned tutor with years of experience under your belt or just starting your journey in the world of education, this episode is your one-stop shop for invaluable insights and a fresh dose of inspiration. Get ready to breathe new life into your tutoring sessions and foster a true passion for learning in your students. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

We’d love to find out your own top tips for engaging and encouraging students in their studies. Why not drop us a message/post on our socials @TheTutorTrust?

Grab your notebook, sit back, and dive into our tutoring toolkit!

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