The latest stories from Tutorfair Foundation, all in one place.
The paradox: UK needs more engineers while it loses girls in STEM
UK employers urgently need more engineers and technicians, but girls remain under-represented in the subjects and training routes to engineering careers.
Plagiarism: our tutoring community share their thoughts
When it comes to this tricky topic, our tutors have mixed views
The privilege of making mistakes
Making mistakes is how we learn and find our voices. So what happens when AI enters the picture?
Tutor voices: ethical tutoring in the age of AI
We reached out to our tutors to discover their thoughts on ethical tutoring, and navigating increasing AI use.
The intersectionality of disadvantage: navigating complicated pathways
When it comes to helping disadvantaged young people, for us it’s less about statistics, and more about the individuals.
Connecting young people to real skills and career opportunities
This year’s World Skills Day, with its theme of “Skills for a Shared Future”, left us thinking.
Student voices: tutoring is a wonderful experience
We love hearing from students about the difference tutoring has made to them. Here’s what 16-year-old Mira, a student in Year 11, has to say about the support she received.
A champion of early literacy
Celebrating Elisabeth Pickles and her nomination for the Outstanding Volunteer Award 2025-26, for supporting more than one child in the Chapter One programme.
When parents notice the progress
As the school year draws to a close, we share some thoughts from our students’ families.
AI’s role in the classroom
As we tune in to public discourse around the increasing use of AI in classrooms, Rebecca Clements, a tutor with Tutorfair Foundation since 2023, shares a nuanced perspective.
Student voices: tutoring helped me become more confident
Here’s what 15-year-old Sasha*, a student in Year 11 has to say about receiving tutoring support in science with Tutorfair Foundation.