National Tutoring Programme

Preparing for your tutoring sessions

Your tutor will work with your English and maths teachers to ensure that they are covering topics that are relevant to the curriculum and building on the learning done in class. Here are some other important bits of advice on preparing for your tutoring sessions:

1. Make sure that you attend class. Let Mrs Quarmby know if you cannot attend.
2. Review your notes before your tutoring session. 
3. Make a list of everything that you are struggling with so that your tutor can go over the important content.
4. Take thorough notes during your tutoring session.
5. Make sure you have a healthy snack and bottle of water as the sessions will be after school.
6. Be honest with yourself and your tutor. Speak up and tell your tutor everything that you do not understand. 
7. Provide your tutor with feedback on what teaching methods seem to be working the best and which ones are not as effective.
8. Review your notes often. Studying should not end after your tutoring session.
9. Be prepared for tutoring sessions that are supportive, intensive and challenging. This is what is needed to help you learn better.
10. Have a positive attitude. Your mindset significantly impacts how the sessions will go. Staying positive affects your confidence and your ability to learn.