What do our tutors do?

• Our tutors work directly with young people in the after school sessions.
• Maths, English or Science
• Recommended books/textbooks/free online resources
• Homework completed every week
• Mark their own homework

 

• Homework is given every week
• 2 piece of homework

–1 topical – linked to the topics covered in the sessions

–1 longer piece of homework is generic and covers a range of content that the child should know

• All homework is self-assessed so you can learn where the gaps are when the child comes back the following week

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Format of a typical 60 minute lesson

• 10-15 mins – Introduce to a new topic
• 15-20 mins– Activity (Check understanding)
• 10-15 mins – Give feedback on the activity (Using WWW & EBI)
• 5-10 mins – Set homework for next week

 

 

• 10 hours of tutoring per term

–This can be split into 1 x 10 hour sessions or 5 x 2 hour sessions etc

• 2 hours of feedback per term

–You should always give a 30 minute intro at the start of the term

–The rest of the time can be split into 3 x 30 min sessions or 6 x 15 minute sessions ie.

• Keep a record of hours
• Email homework links to parents

• Safeguarding purposes
• Health & safety
• You’re not giving conflicting advice
• Build a relationship with parents
• Get parents to see their child’s potential
• Discuss progress with parents
• Drop off and pick up
• Payment for any activities*
• A different type of family activity