Government Policy
Read our opinion on how recent changes in government policy impact education and private tutoring.
Advice for Dubai Families Seeking Urgent Tutors as They Prepare for Possible Relocation
Tutors International has received five enquiries in one week from Dubai families considering leaving within two weeks and looking for ways to keep their children’s education on track.
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What the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act Means for Homeschooling with a Tutor in England
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 will change the way home education is overseen in England. We explain what the new framework means, what isn’t changing, and how it affects families choosing a full-time tutor, whether they’re based in the UK or moving here from abroad.
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Can You Simply Take Your Child Out of School, and What Replaces It?
What UK and US families need to understand about legality, curriculum, and what replaces school.
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Rising Demand for Full-Time Tutors as Dubai Families Navigate Disrupted Schooling
Enquiries from families in Dubai and across the Gulf are rising sharply, as more parents look for full-time tutors to deliver immediate homeschooling support and restore stability.
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Why Tutor-Proof Exams Don’t Exist
Despite recent headlines, there is no such thing as a tutor-proof exam. Preparation improves performance in every field, and education is no exception.
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Rethinking School Refusal
Why the UK’s education system, not the students, needs to change.
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Why a Gateway Year May Be the Smartest Response to the US Visa Clampdown
Visa cancelled? University plans on hold? A tutor-mentor can turn a lost year into the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Does it Really Matter How Much Screen Time You Allow Your Child?
Ensuring a child has the right balance of on-screen and off-screen time is an important consideration for parents when it comes to shaping their child’s educational years and can prove to be a tightrope walk of decision making.
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The UK’s Education Secretary Has Missed the Point. How is She Addressing the Teacher Crisis?
Tutors International founder, Adam Caller, responds to Bridget Phillipson’s call to prioritise student wellbeing over exam results in a bid to improve attendance rates, arguing that without addressing the crisis among teachers, meaningful change is unlikely.
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93% of Parents Unaware Their Child’s Tutor Could Be Unqualified – Why the UK Tutoring Industry Needs Urgent Reform
Parents across the UK are unknowingly placing their trust in an unregulated tutoring industry, with most believing standards and qualifications are in place when, in reality, they’re not.
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DBS Checks Don’t Protect Children: Safeguarding in Private Tutoring Needs More Than Background Checks
While DBS checks can provide a history of past offences, they do not prevent future incidents. They’re important, but they’re not a guarantee of safety. A comprehensive approach involving all stakeholders is what is really needed for child protection in private tutoring.
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Are Homeschool Pods the Answer for Parents Facing Private School VAT Changes?
The removal of VAT-free status on private school fees from January 2025 is causing many parents to rethink their educational options.
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Where Are the Girls in Science? Are We Accidentally Discouraging Girls from STEM?
We scratched the surface of this vast and multifaceted topic, exploring how gender stereotypes from an early age and a lack of female role models in science are quietly telling our girls, “science is not for you”.
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How UHNW Families are Navigating Oxbridge’s Private School Penalty with Private Tutoring
Privately schooled students are facing setbacks in their applications to Oxford and Cambridge as the UK Government tells the top universities to reduce the number of students accepted from private schools, in favour of state- and home-educated applicants.
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Opinion: Children Should See Parents at Work
Seeing parents at work can be a good learning experience for children. It’s something we should think about more, especially in the UK. The idea is to mix formal learning, like school, with real-life experiences. For example, in the USA, there’s a popular “take your child to work day.”
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