Boost Progress in Maths with DfE Approved One-to-One Tuition
Since 2013, thousands of primary and secondary schools across the UK have chosen Third Space Learning’s high quality DfE-approved one to one tuition.
Now there is no limit in the number of pupils who can receive a one to one maths tutor, as all the teaching is done by Skye, the AI tutor built by expert maths teachers.
“It enables pupils to have a concentrated time with an individual tutor. I notice how focused these children are within their sessions when in class they are so easily distracted.”
Jean James
Weston Hills CofE Primary School
Teachers are superheroes but you can’t be in 15 places at once
Tailoring lessons to suit each unique student and ability is challenging and often requires more than whole class teaching can provide.
Not to mention the impact it has on staff workload and your school budget when considering private tutors or additional costs for specialist teachers.
Third Space Learning delivers cost-effective one to one tuition to multiple pupils simultaneously through Skye, our AI maths tutor. Each student can learn at their own pace as the AI tutor addresses individual learning gaps, aiding their progression and confidence in maths.
How Skye makes one to one tuition accessible for every pupil
Effectiveness based on the research
The Education Endowment Foundation’s research shows one to one tuition delivers five additional months progress. The research demonstrates that effective tuition involves personalised instruction tailored to individual needs. Studies involving digital technology confirm online delivery compared to traditional methods achieves equivalent results. Skye provides genuine one to one tuition to multiple pupils simultaneously, combining targeted support with high quality teaching.
Addressing knowledge gaps
Pitching a lesson to 30 children who vary in ability is challenging for even the most experienced teachers. Unlike teaching assistants who may lack curriculum subject knowledge, Skye provides specialist teachers’ expertise through AI. Our assessment-led approach identifies each pupil’s unique learning gaps and delivers a personalised intervention simultaneously to multiple students.
Personalised learning at each student’s own pace
A busy National Curriculum makes it challenging to revisit mathematical concepts once normal lessons have moved on. Private tuition typically serves only a few pupils due to cost, but Skye enables unlimited pupils to receive one to one attention simultaneously. Each student learns at their own pace, with formative assessment guiding the teacher (in this case, our AI tutor) to adapt instruction appropriately.
Real-time feedback for multiple pupils
It is virtually impossible to provide targeted support to every individual student through normal teaching alone. Primary schools tend to try with trained teaching assistants, but research shows specifically trained teachers achieve better outcomes. Skye combines the expertise of specialist teachers with the scalability of technology, providing real-time student feedback and addressing misconceptions as they arise.
Increased focus
When pupils cannot access learning, their concentration diminishes and learning gaps widen. Small group tuition helps, but one to one tuition offers the most positive impact. Unlike private tutors who work with single students, Skye can focus on multiple pupils simultaneously, creating an engaging environment that maintains concentration throughout each of the online lessons.
“The personalisation is second to none, and this is the only opportunity they’re going to get to have that one to one experience.”
Kate Davies, Maths Director
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Why thousands of schools choose one to one tuition with Third Space Learning
1 Delivered by maths specialists
School leaders know that recruitment is challenging, especially for specialist teachers in mathematics. Many interventions rely on teaching assistants or academic mentors without sufficient curriculum knowledge.
The AI tutor is trained using insights from qualified teachers and maths specialists, ensuring every interaction maintains standards that support high quality teaching in your school.
2 Easier to fit into the school day
One to one tuition is extremely effective but traditionally difficult to schedule. Primary schools need flexibility around normal lessons, while secondary schools must navigate complex timetables. Skye enables multiple pupils to benefit from one to one tuition simultaneously, making it far easier to deliver instruction across your school without disrupting class teaching.
3 Designed for schools
With over a decade of experience working with UK schools, we understand that tuition led initiatives must integrate seamlessly with existing provision. Scheduling is key so we give schools the flexibility to schedule and reschedule their lessons and adapt pupil groups as needed. We have a track record of excellent communication and customer service, professional development and homework support capabilities, plus additional maths resources where needed.
4 Suitable for school budgets
All pupils deserve access to one to one tuition, not just those whose families can afford private tutors. Traditional tuition costs make comprehensive support impossible for most schools. As the most affordable DfE-approved one to one tuition partner, we’ve been making high-quality targeted academic support accessible through online tutoring, eliminating additional salary costs while maintaining educational quality.
5 Comprehensive exam preparation
Preparing pupils for SATs and GCSE success requires targeted exam technique and study skills development. Skye creates an optimal learning environment where students develop revision techniques and exam skills at their own pace. The structured learning opportunities within each tutoring programme use proven effective tuition methods across all subject areas and stages within maths, from SATs in Year 6 right up to their GCSE qualifications and even resits in Year 11 and 12Proven to boost pupil progress
90% pupil success
90% of pupils show a solid understanding of the concept they’ve been learning.
70% confidence boost
70% of pupils who report low confidence at the start say it has improved at the end.
7 months’ progress in 14 weeks
In an independent trial, pupils made double expected progress
Flexible one to one tutoring programmes
Strand-specific maths programmes across Years 4-6
Year 6 SATs Booster to work through maths SATs-style questions
Year 5 Top 20 to secure understanding of top Year 5 maths concepts
Programmes to help meet each student’s target GCSE maths grade
Created using insights from past GCSE maths exam papers
Scaffolded lessons built around GCSE maths exam-style questions
Strand-specific maths programmes across Years 4-6
Year 6 SATs Booster to work through maths SATs-style questions
Year 5 Top 20 to secure understanding of top Year 5 maths concepts
Programmes to help meet each student’s target GCSE maths grade
Created using insights from past GCSE maths exam papers
Scaffolded lessons built around GCSE maths exam-style questions
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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:
56% cheaper than the average cost of one to one online tuition
The UK’s most affordable DfE-approved tutoring partner
Includes free headsets, diagnostic assessments and regular reports
Discounts available for long-term bookings and MATs
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Frequently asked questions
What does one to one tuition mean?
One to one tuition means individualised instruction where one tutor teaches one student, addressing their specific learning needs. The EEF research shows this approach can deliver up to ten weeks of additional months progress when implemented effectively. While traditionally involving private tutors or specialist teachers, AI-powered one to one tuition like Skye maintains these benefits while offering greater accessibility and consistency than private tuition. One-to-one tuition is particularly useful as part of exam preparation as it allows the student to practise their exam skills and understand which revision techniques work for them.
Does extra one to one tutoring help students?
Research consistently shows one to one tuition to be more effective than small group tuition, even very small groups and whole class teaching alone. The EEF findings indicate that individualised support through one to one tuition can accelerate progress significantly. Unlike teaching assistants or trained teaching assistants, specialist teachers (including AI tutors trained by experts) achieve the most consistent results through their curriculum knowledge and teaching enabled expertise.
How much does one to one tuition cost?
Private tutors typically charge £15-45 per hour, making comprehensive private tuition unaffordable for most schools. Additional salary costs for specialist teachers create further budget pressures. Our AI-powered one to one tuition offers moderate cost access to high-quality targeted support, representing a moderate cost based solution that enables schools to provide homework support and normal lessons enhancement without prohibitive expense. Costs start from £3,500 per school for unlimited use of the AI maths tutor. See ai tutoring pricing
What makes AI tutoring effective for one to one tuition?
Effective tuition involves selecting appropriate content, delivering adapted instruction, and providing consistent feedback – all of which Skye does very effectively. From the lesson structure to the learning modalities involved Skye combines qualified specialist teachers’ expertise with technology’s scalability. The AI tutor can select curriculum content appropriately, deliver instruction adapted to individual needs, and provide student feedback consistently. As the teacher you will then receive progress reports and updates on student sentiment to enable you to check in on how they are getting on.