Issue 3 - February 2025
Welcome to your
partner newsletter
Vanessa Leach,
Managing Director, Tute
A message to you, from our MD
A busy term, with focus where it matters
January is a pivotal point in the academic year. For many partners, this is when pressure increases, with exams, options, transitions, and reintegration decisions starting to come into sharper focus.
This update reflects how Tute is approaching the term ahead: staying reliable at scale, listening carefully to students, and holding firm on the standards that underpin safe, consistent provision. These priorities shape how we work with partners and how we support the students we serve.
Thank you for your continued collaboration and trust,
Vanessa
Listening, learning and acting
Reflections from term 1 student voice
Students are the reason Tute exists, so their voices matter. We listen carefully to student feedback to understand how our provision is experienced, particularly by students who may be vulnerable or face barriers to learning.
In term 1,946 students shared their views. Alongside consistently strong responses across all areas, the most significant insight was the proportion of students who reported feeling safe in lessons and that their views were valued. In the current education landscape, this cannot be taken for granted, especially for students accessing more flexible or specialist provision.
What students tell us directly informs how we work. In response, we continue to treat safeguarding culture, consistency in teaching, and strong relationships as non-negotiables across our provision.
Tute in numbers
Delivering reliably, at scale
This term, Tute continues to operate at scale while maintaining a high level of reliability for partners and students.
Over 21,000
live lessons delivered
so far this year
99.95%
platform
uptime
99.99%
lesson
delivery rate
Supporting nearly
3,000
students
All lessons are routinely quality assured against our teaching and safeguarding standards to ensure a consistent experience across partners.
Attendance pressure is not easing
How partners can read attendance data with confidence
When attendance remains under pressure, it’s easy to focus on the numbers. But what if attendance isn’t the starting point? In this Hub post, Rob, Head of Teaching and Learning, explores why engagement must come first, what meaningful progress often looks like, and how partners can read attendance data with greater confidence.
Bett Awards 2026 finalist
Shortlisted alongside leading global EdTech organisations
We were proud to be shortlisted for Company of the Year at the Bett Awards 2026. While the award went to Promethean on the night, being named a finalist in such a strong field is a significant achievement.
The shortlist recognised organisations demonstrating impact, innovation, strong customer care and effective use of education technology. Being considered alongside global EdTech leaders reflects the quality, integrity, and consistency of the work we deliver with you, our partners, every day.
A milestone worth celebrating
Celebrating 9,000 lessons with Ifan
Ifan has been a teacher of maths with Tute since 2013. This half term, he reached a milestone of 9,000 lessons delivered.
At Tute, relationships matter. Our students tell us that what makes the difference is teachers who show up, build trust and take the time to know them. That’s what our teachers do every day, and it’s what Ifan has done consistently as a valued member of our teaching and learning team for more than a decade.
We are a team driven by a shared vision and values: to enable any child, anywhere, to achieve their potential. We show up for students, we provide a genuine alternative, and we’re able to do that because of teachers like Ifan, who bring that commitment into every lesson.
Thank you, Ifan, for the part you play in making Tute what it is.
“Tute has been amazing. When I first started in 2013, I never thought that we could affect so many students positively. Not just students from my area, but students from across the country – students who would not have the opportunities that we give otherwise.”
Important: Risk assessment reminder
Supporting safe, structured provision for every student
A completed risk assessment is required for all students accessing Tute. This helps identify and plan for any potential risks to a student’s safety, engagement or wellbeing before learning begins.
Your events calendar
Catch up on recent sessions or save the date for what’s next
Our calendar is already full of thoughtful, practical conversations this term, and you can revisit recent sessions here. Each event offers partners a chance to connect with the Tute team, hear up-to-date insight and explore approaches that support your students day to day. Save the date for what’s coming next.
Tute Chat | Session 3
An informal session exploring how Tute’s wider curriculum supports engagement, motivation and progress for students who need more than core subjects.
No registration required, just save for later.
Safeguarding Network | Session 3
A supportive space for safeguarding leads to share insight, strengthen practice and stay informed on current trends in suicide prevention.
Email us to join and get meeting invites.
For your awareness
Key partner dates and updates
GCSE exam entry deadline – 21 Feb
GCSE exam entry guidance for partners supporting year 11 students.
Risk assessment reminder
A completed risk assessment is required for all students accessing Tute.
Term dates
View half term and holiday dates for the remainder of the academic year.
Thank you for reading
Thank you for being part of the #TeamTute community and for the work you do every day to support the students who need it most.
We’re proud to work alongside you and to continue learning from your experiences. If there’s anything you’d like us to explore or share in future updates, we’d love to hear from you.
Warm wishes,
Team Tute
