Tutor learning scheme extended
The Tutor Learning Initiative will be extended by the Victorian Government in 2023.
Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins visited Strathmore Secondary College to announce a further $258.4 million in funding for the program, allowing Victorian schools to retain the tutors who gave such profound support to students throughout 2021 and 2022.
These tutors work in small groups to provide tailored support for identified students who need assistance to catch up — regardless of their circumstances or background.
More than 99,500 students in government schools have already received tutoring support so far this year, with more than 2000 schools again participating and government schools employing more than 5150 tutors.
The Tutor Learning Initiative was first announced for the 2021 school year in response to the period of remote and flexible learning in 2020, and was continued again last year after feedback that it not only supported students to catch up on schoolwork, but provided the critical boost to confidence many kids needed.
The tutor program calls on pre-service teachers, teachers on leave, retired teachers and casual relief teachers to get back in the classroom — with at least one tutor in all government schools. Over the past two years, tutors have worked both in the classroom and remotely to identify and support the students who needed extra help.
“Our tutors play an integral role in ensuring that Victorian students can get the best education — that’s why we are extending the program to ensure these learning supports continue to be available,” Hutchins said.
“The continued hard work from our tutors in schools across the state has been so important to help support young Victorians throughout their studies.”
An independent evaluation by Deloitte found 88% of primary school principals and 75% of secondary school principals surveyed reported improvements in students’ achievements they attributed to the tutors.
The extension of tutors in 2023 will also ensure teaching teams can continue to provide dedicated and individualised support for students who need help. Individual schools determine how tutoring support is implemented, ensuring the program is tailored to the needs of each student.
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