Williamson insisted that there would be no watering down of school standards, and schools are to maintain a “broad and balanced” curriculum.

The Sutton Trust EFF Learning and Teaching Toolkit proposes that intensive, frequent tutoring can boost progress up to +5 months.

Private tutoring can mean more flexibility in terms of teaching style and hours, but it also requires greater time spent understanding...

A tutor's role is almost the opposite of a classroom teacher: to give an individualised experience

The key to great tutoring online boils down to good use of student feedback, good pedagogic practice and a flexible approach.

Our view is that a good tutor is anyone who can communicate knowledge to others. Being a qualified teacher may or may not help.