BBCNEWS BBC News at One June 4, 2024 12:13:00
It's been a success. but the bbc has learned that over £200 million ringfenced for the national tutoring programme has gone back to the treasury. that's around a third of the £594 million allocated to it. as of january, it's estimated that two thirds of schools in england have taken part in the scheme this academic year. and there's concern that this flagship recovery scheme hasn't reached as many pupils as it should. the national tutoring programme may have reached some of its targets, but it's fundamentally missed the point in terms of getting young people the academic help that they need....