In the post NTP era, an increasing number of schools are finding it hard to find and secure tuition funding.  We’ve put together a resource to inform schools about alternative funding streams available in 2025, showing clearly and simply where schools can get funding for tutoring.  If you need extra help, contact us as we are happy to work together with schools to help secure funding to either start or expand existing tuition programmes.

1. Pupil Premium Funding

The Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) remains one of the primary funding streams for schools to support disadvantaged students. Schools can use their PPG allocations to fund tutoring as part of their intervention strategies, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Who it’s for: Pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM), children in care, and previously looked-after children.
• How it can be used: Targeted academic support, including small group and one-to-one tutoring.

2. Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) via Virtual School Heads

Schools working with looked-after children can access additional funding through Pupil Premium Plus, administered by Virtual School Heads (VSH). This funding can be used for one-to-one tuition and other tailored educational support.

• Who it’s for: Looked-after children (LAC) and previously looked-after children (PLAC).
• How it can be used: Personalised tutoring and educational interventions.

3. Local Authority Funding

Some local authorities offer additional funding schemes for schools, particularly for interventions aimed at vulnerable or disadvantaged pupils. Funding may be available for tutoring, alternative provision, or re-engagement programmes.

• How to find out more: Contact your Local Education Authority (LEA) directly or check their websites for local grant opportunities.

4. Grant-Making Trusts and Charities

There are a number of charitable foundations and trusts that offer grants to schools for tutoring and intervention programmes. While these sources vary regionally, they often support projects aimed at improving educational attainment and addressing disadvantage.

• Examples:
  • The Wolfson Foundation (capital grants including education projects)
  • The Tudor Trust (flexible funding for organisations addressing disadvantage)

Resources

Here’s a list of helpful resources and links for schools looking to fund tutoring in 2025:

1. Pupil Premium: Guidance for schools
   https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pupil-premium/pupil-premium
2. Education Endowment Foundation (EEF): Using Pupil Premium effectively
   https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/support-for-schools/using-pupil-premium
3. Virtual School Heads: Guidance for looked-after children’s education
   https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children
4. Grant Funding for Schools (National Association of Head Teachers – NAHT)
   https://www.naht.org.uk/Advice-Support/Funding/Article/naht-grants-and-funding
5. Grants 4 Schools – Comprehensive UK school funding database
   https://www.grants4schools.info/
6. MyTutor: Guide to tuition funding in 2024/25
   https://schools.mytutor.co.uk/blog/everything-you-need-know-tuition-funding-schools-202425
7. The Wolfson Foundation
   https://www.wolfson.org.uk/funding/funding-for-places/education/
8. The Tudor Trust
   https://tudortrust.org.uk/