Reading ‘Social Mobility and its Enemies’, a new book by Lee Elliot Major and Stephen Machin. This book is a valuable read if you want to understand the sorry state of social mobility in Britain, and why our education system… [continue reading]
Social Action
Home and Abroad: Bringing out the best
The Channel 4 documentary ‘Indian Summer School’ marks a resemblance to our Action Tutoring programme. The food, the climate, the working hours… okay, so not quite. However, the aim at the centre of the documentary is very similar. The Indian… [continue reading]
Why Finland’s education is fair and the best?
Imagine it’s your birthday and a friend throws you a surprise party for you with all your friends there. However, when it’s time to cut the cake, you can cut it how you want, although you cannot choose the slice… [continue reading]
Paying the Living Wage
We are pleased to announce that Action Tutoring has been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. At Action Tutoring we are committed to fair pay and our staff are proud to work for an organisation… [continue reading]
Why we need to understand pupils’ backstories
I had an inspiring meeting last week with a headteacher of a London primary school. Their clear warmth, passion and commitment to the pupils was something to be admired and applauded. This school provides a number of extra provisions to… [continue reading]