School Tutors Ensure Pupils Will Catch Up And Keep Up
Are you looking for school tutors who can support pupils who are falling behind in maths? Over 4,000 UK schools have used Third Space Learning’s school tutors to support the work of class teachers in closing the gap in maths.
In today’s classrooms, providing personalised attention to every child who needs it is a challenge, even for the most experienced teachers. That’s where our AI school tutors make a difference.
Third Space Learning offers high-quality, one to one tuition that’s proven to build confidence and results for primary and secondary school students..
“The personalised approach for children is fantastic, meeting individual needs and narrowing gaps. The children enjoy the lessons, make good progress and their skills are clearly transferred to class lessons.”
Danielle Lewis
Highfield Primary School
Why do schools use school tutors?
School tutors are education professionals who provide tuition assistance to pupils by working together with class teachers to boost subject knowledge, enhance learning outcomes and improve academic success. Unlike private tuition, school tutors integrate seamlessly with your own education curriculum and teaching methods.
At Third Space Learning, we provide Skye, an AI maths tutor that works alongside class teachers to provide this additional one to one support. Our tutoring services and the online platform are designed specifically for schools, not home-based private tuition.
Schools use tutors to support a wide range of subjects, including core areas like maths, English, and sciences (such as physics), as well as subjects like French for language support or specific exam preparation for GCSEs, A-levels, and school entrance exams.
At Third Space Learning we specialise in maths tuition for two reasons: firstly Skye our AI tutor has been trained by maths experts to be a maths specialist itself; secondly, school leaders tell us that’s where the greatest need is.
Here’s why schools choose Third Space Learning’s school tutors:
- Personalised learning: Each pupil receives a personalised programme of support based on an initial diagnostic quiz. Students then learn at their own pace with dedicated attention.
- Qualified maths experts: Our AI school tutor has been trained by maths teachers on the KS2, KS3 and KS4 maths curriculum and GCSE syllabi. This provides our AI tutor with all their extensive teaching and tutoring experience in primary maths and secondary maths.
- Curriculum-aligned: All our lessons are designed by qualified teachers to support classroom learning. Every lesson follows exam board requirements and key stage expectations.
- Proven results: In an independent trial, pupils made 7 months’ progress in just 14 weeks.
- Track record of online tutoring: To date we have provided online tutoring to over 160,000 students in 4,000 schools in the UK.
- Many reasons to use the tuition:One to one tuition integrates seamlessly into your own regular timetable, but can be used for cover and homework too.
- Affordable and flexible: Our online model makes quality tutoring accessible for UK schools all over the country.
What’s different about AI school tutoring?
The AI tutor has been trained by Third Space Learning’s own in house teaching team on all the same teaching methods that the most highly skilled professional teachers and tutors already use in your schools.
Working to a set of curriculum lessons matched to the child’s learning gaps, Skye the AI tutor scaffolds lessons, provides hints when a child is stuck and tackles misconceptions as they arrive.
The sessions are fun and engaging and the dedicated assistance and personalised support from their tutor helps each child reach success and achieve their potential, at their own pace.
The AI maths tutor works alongside your class teachers to be deployed wherever and whenever there is a teaching need.
KS2 programmes
Plug gaps from Year 1-6, build arithmetic and reasoning skills and prepare pupils for KS2 Assessments with lessons designed by qualified primary school teachers.
KS3 programmes
Help ease the transition for Year 7 students with online lessons focusing on building a strong foundation for KS3 and then support them as they build conceptual understanding
GCSE revision
Prepare your KS4 students for maths GCSE with revision lessons designed by qualified teachers to develop young people’s confidence and familiarity with exam-style questions.
How the AI school tutoring works
1 Quick and easy set-up
With over 10 years of experience working with UK schools, we’ve streamlined our set-up process. Your dedicated Account Manager will guide you through choosing the best programme for your school’s needs, optimising the intervention, and preparing your pupils for their sessions.
2 Select your target pupils
Identify pupils who would benefit most from extra support. Many schools focus on:
- Pupils eligible for Pupil Premium
- Those at risk of not meeting expected standard
- Learners lacking confidence or motivation to learn
3 Flexible scheduling
Choose the times you want the one to one tutoring sessions.
Sessions available whenever you want them so you can easily integrate tutoring into your school day. Need to reschedule? No problem – just contact your Account Manager.
4 Personalised learning journey
Each pupil completes a diagnostic assessment to identify their individual learning gaps before any lesson so the AI tutor can adjust pitch and pace accordingly.
5 Engaging one-to-one sessions
Learners connect with their AI tutor in our secure, interactive online classroom. P>
6 Comprehensive progress tracking
After each session, you’ll receive detailed reports showing:
- Knowledge covered
- Skills practised
- Progress made
These on-demand reports can be easily shared with parents or used to inform classroom instruction, ensuring a cohesive learning experience.
Benefits of school tutors
For students:
Online tuition provides personalised assistance tailored to individual learning
Improved academic performance and confidence through expert teaching methods
Development of study skills and independent learning strategies that build knowledge and help achieve success across all subjects
Additional teaching support for SEN (Special Educational Needs) pupils, with tutors adapting to each child’s ability
Preparation for tests and exams, including GCSE’s, A-Levels, and entrance exams for grammar schools or independent schools
Fun, engaging lessons that maintain student interest and motivation from any early age right through their learning education
For schools:
Targeted intervention to close attainment gaps
Support for learners who may be falling behind or need extra challenges
Complimentary to classrooom teaching, reinforcing key concepts
Flexible support that can adapt to changing school needs
Potential to improve overall school performance metrics
Built for school budgets so it’s the most affordable one to one tuition available
Double progress
In an independent trial, pupils made 7 months’ progress in 14 weeks.
90% of pupils
Show a solid understanding of the concept they’ve been learning.
10 years’
experience working with primary and secondary schools across England
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Trusted by 4,000+ school leaders across the UK to provide cost-effective one to one maths tutoring for the pupils who need it most:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good school tutor?
Finding qualified tutors with the requisite subject knowledge for technical subjects such as maths, chemistry or physics, can be challenging especially outside big cities or in rural schools. Third Space Learning provides schools across the UK with access to a highly trained AI tutor to fill this gap.
What age is best to start with a school tutor?
While we support pupils from Key Stage 1 to GCSE we recommend early intervention in primary school to help close gaps before they widen, especially in cumulative subjects like maths. Our programmes cover Year 4-6 catch-up, Year 6 SATs revision, Year 7 transition, and GCSE revision.
How do school tutors differ from private tutors?
School tutors work collaboratively with the child’s teacher, aligning closely with the school curriculum and learning objectives. This integration ensures a more consistent and targeted approach compared to independent private tuition you receive at home.
How does the AI tutor build rapport with pupils?
Our AI tutor uses interactive tools in a two way conversation together with positive reinforcement to create a supportive learning environment. Students can only speak to the AI tutor through our secure online platform, which provides a safe space for learning. Research by the EEF has shown that online tutoring is just as effective as in-person tutoring and may have additional benefits including costs and flexibility.
Can the AI school tutor help with exam preparation?
Yes, our AI school tutor can provide targeted exam preparation for SATs, GCSEs, and various entrance exams. This includes practising past papers, developing exam techniques, and building time management skills. Practice questions are drawn from all exam boards. In addition we have a range of online revision resources your students can use at any point during the academic year, many of which are targeted specifically at one exam board or another. One of the most popular is the Edexcel maths papers.
What makes a perfect tutor for primary school students?
A primary school tutor combines subject expertise with understanding of how young children develop. Our platform connects schools with the equivalent of a professional tutor with extensive teaching experience working with children from an early age. The AI school tutor understands key stage requirements and can adapt their teaching to each child’s interests and ability level. Whether assisting with homework, exam preparation, or building foundations for later university study the perfect primary school tutor helps students achieve success in maths while developing critical thinking skills.