16 To 18 Tutoring Fund Statement AL
Official School Policy Document
16–19 Tuition Fund Statement
Statement of Intent
SV Academy is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and successfully progress in their education, employment, or training.
The 16–19 Tuition Fund has been provided by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to support eligible students whose learning has been disrupted and who require additional help to secure the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to achieve their qualifications.
Funding is used to provide targeted academic support, additional tuition, and intervention programmes that help students improve their progress, particularly in English, Mathematics, vocational learning, and other curriculum areas where gaps in learning have been identified.
SV Academy will ensure that funding is used effectively, transparently, and in accordance with ESFA guidance.
Purpose of the Tuition Fund:
The Tuition Fund is intended to support students who:
Have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and/or Mathematics.
Require additional support to close gaps in learning.
Have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Have experienced significant disruption to their education.
Require targeted intervention to improve attainment, attendance, engagement, or progression outcomes.
The Academy will prioritise students who are most likely to benefit from additional tuition and support.
Identification of Students
All students are assessed on entry through:
Initial assessment activities.
Diagnostic testing.
Review of prior attainment and qualifications.
Educational records and referral information.
Assessment of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Discussion with parents, carers, previous providers, and external agencies where appropriate.
This information is used to identify individual support requirements and determine the most appropriate intervention programme.
Use of Tuition Funding
Funding may be used to provide:
Small group tuition.
One-to-one support sessions.
Additional English and Mathematics tuition.
Targeted vocational skills development.
Practical workshops and enrichment activities.
Study skills and examination preparation sessions.
Intervention programmes for students with SEND.
Specialist teaching support.
Learning recovery programmes.
Attendance and engagement interventions.
Support may be delivered before, during, or after the normal school day depending on student needs.
Delivery Principles
SV Academy will ensure that:
Support is targeted towards students with the greatest need.
Additional tuition supplements rather than replaces normal classroom teaching.
Students receive support tailored to their individual learning needs.
Progress is regularly monitored and reviewed.
Interventions are delivered by appropriately qualified staff.
The impact of support is evaluated to ensure effective use of funding.
Student Categories and Support
High Needs Funded and SEND Students
Description
Students with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or High Needs Funding who require additional support to access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
Delivery Plan
Individual support programmes.
One-to-one tuition where appropriate.
Small group intervention sessions.
Targeted literacy and numeracy support.
Specialist support tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable.
Vocational and Practical Learning Students
Description
Students studying vocational programmes who require additional opportunities to develop practical skills, knowledge, and confidence.
Delivery Plan
Small group practical workshops.
Additional supervised practical activities.
Skills consolidation sessions.
Industry-focused projects and activities.
Additional support in specialist learning environments.
English and Mathematics Support
Description
Students who have not yet achieved a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and/or Mathematics.
Delivery Plan
Small group tuition.
Targeted revision and intervention sessions.
Individual support where required.
Examination preparation activities.
Diagnostic assessment and progress tracking.
Attendance and Engagement Support
Description
Students whose attendance, engagement, or confidence may present barriers to academic progress.
Delivery Plan
Mentoring sessions.
Learning support interventions.
Study skills development.
Personalised engagement programmes.
Pastoral support linked to educational achievement.
Monitoring and Evaluation
SV Academy monitors the impact of Tuition Fund support through:
Attendance records.
Student progress data.
Assessment outcomes.
English and Mathematics achievement.
Student feedback.
Staff evaluations.
Destination and progression outcomes.
Regular reviews are conducted to ensure that support remains effective and continues to meet student needs.
Publication of Information
In accordance with ESFA requirements, SV Academy publishes information regarding its use of the 16–19 Tuition Fund on its website and will update this statement annually.
Equality and Inclusion
SV Academy is committed to ensuring that Tuition Fund support is delivered fairly and equitably.
Priority will be given to students who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, including those with SEND, disadvantaged students, and students who have experienced disruption to their education.
Monitoring and Review
The effectiveness of this policy will be reviewed annually and updated in line with ESFA guidance and funding requirements.
Policy Owner: Head of Learning
Approved By: Executive Headteacher
Date Approved: June 2026
Review Date: June 2027
Version: 3.0