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Tutor program to continue in schools across Eastern Victoria until 2022
The Victorian Government will make sure that not one school student across Eastern Victoria is left behind in the wake of the pandemic, with the state's extraordinarily successful tutor program to continue until the end of 2022.
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing announced $230.4 million to extend the single biggest boost to individual learning support in the state's history - allowing Victorian schools to retain the tutors that have supported students throughout 2021.
Research has shown that when schools use a planning approach that supports personalised learning, the academic achievement of all students improves
Education kept on track
The tutor program has called on pre-service teachers, teachers on leave, retired teachers and casual relief teachers to sign up and get back in the classroom - with at least one tutor in all government schools to ensure every Victorian child comes out of the pandemic with the confidence that their learning is on track.
While the past two years have seen some students thrive with the flexibility and self-direction remote learning gave them, for others this period has been profoundly difficult - and the tutors have worked both in the classroom and through remote learning to identify and support the students who needed extra help with their learning.
Students who struggled most during the pandemic included those with low levels of English, those already at risk of disengaging from school, or those with home environments not conducive to online learning.
Providing learning support
The tutors have had a hugely positive impact on hundreds of thousands of students, with Victoria recording nation-leading NAPLAN results in August, and an independent evaluation by Deloitte concluding the initiative improved attendance, achievement, and engagement among students - and had a positive impact on their confidence.
Schools are responsible for employing their tutors based on the needs of their students, with tutors offering a range of expertise, experience and support to the students who need it most. Tutors work in small groups to provide tailored support for identified students who need assistance to catch up - regardless of their circumstances or background.
Tailored to the needs of students
The extra support for onsite tutors in 2022 will also ensure teaching teams can continue to provide dedicated and individualised support for students who need help. Small schools will also see their funding allocation increased from a minimum of $15,000 to $25,000 per school - allowing them to hire more support for their students after the challenges of 2021.
Individual schools will continue to determine how tutoring support is best implemented in their school, ensuring the program is tailored to the needs of each student - with a focus on ensuring all students have caught up on key skills in numeracy and literacy.
Dedication and hard work of tutors
Minister for Education James Merlino said, "There's no question that this pandemic has been a challenge for many students - but we're making sure no Victorian child is left behind, with thousands of dedicated tutors to make sure everyone can catch up and prepare for a much better 2022."
"Our tutors have done incredible work throughout this year helping students succeed, and Victoria's nation-leading NAPLAN results are a testament to their dedication and hard work in schools across the state."
Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said, "Tutors make an extraordinarily positive difference to the learning outcomes and engagement of students who need tailed support to reach their full potential. The continued funding of this much-loved program will provide crucial support to students who need it most, particularly as face-to-face learning resumes around the state."
Pictures from Australian Education Union Victoria Facebook page.
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