Action Tutoring has had huge success raising attainment. The pupils are proof that regardless of your circumstances it is possible to get crucial English and maths qualifications. Action Tutoring offers a practical, structured solution. Action Tutoring’s vision is one that I fully endorse… [there is] huge potential for more volunteers to use their knowledge and experience in this way to support young people.

I initially chose Action Tutoring because of their commitment to disadvantaged pupils. I feel that they are driven by a moral imperative and this is visible in everything that they do; it is clear that all those involved are here to support pupils first and foremost. The consistency of the tutors and the presence of our Action Tutoring Programme Coordinator, has really made a difference – this has then translated into academic progress. We will absolutely continue to invest in Action Tutoring – I feel like it’s incredibly worthwhile. We have worked with other providers for Humanities subjects and the comparison is enormous – it highlighted the quality of the consistency, communication and delivery that we have received from Action Tutoring. Overall I can’t praise them enough for their quality of liaison, delivery, organisation and quality assurance.

Pupils have engaged really well with the tutors and this has led to high motivation which has contributed to the success of this programme. Action Tutoring has contributed to making sure our disadvantaged Year 6 pupils are on track to meet expected standards in English and mathematics. We are committed to investing in the Action Tutoring programme in years to come. We have seen the difference it has made to improving our pupils’ attainment as well as improving their study skills; they have become more independent in their decision making.

Overall the tutors that we’ve had from Action Tutoring have been really good quality. They’ve been really receptive to feedback and they’ve been really passionate about the subjects they’re tutoring and about working with the young people. I would definitely recommend Action Tutoring to other schools. At Prendergast Vale they’ve made a massive difference to our pupils so I could not recommend them highly enough. I would definitely say that Action Tutoring represents value for money: the progress that our pupils make and the confidence that they build is definitely worth the money.