House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Education Update
26 May 2022 · Department for Education
Proposed by Robin Walker Con Worcester
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At a glance
Key points
- The National Tutoring Programme has seen the start of up to 1.5 million courses as of the statement date.
- The target is to deliver up to 6 million tutoring courses by the end of the 2023/24 academic year.
- Mr Walker announces details of three new contracts aimed at procuring high-quality tutoring services for schools.
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on the performance and progress of the National Tutoring Programme.
Action requested
Mr Walker announces that up to 1.5 million courses have been started under the programme, with a target of delivering up to 6 million by the end of 2023/24 academic year. He also outlines procurement details for three new contracts supporting high-quality tutoring in schools.
Key facts
- Up to 1.5 million courses have now started as of 8 May.
- The target is up to 6 million courses by the end of 2023/24 academic year.
- 900,000 courses are delivered through the “School-Led” option this year.
- Funding for tutoring will be allocated directly to schools from next academic year.
- Procurement is underway for three new contracts for tutoring support.
- Delivery partner(s) will be selected through open competitive exercises by mid-July.
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