Government being urged to offer private tuition to help poorer students catch up

There is a growing realisation that school closures due to covid-19 is widening the achievement gap between the “haves” and “have-nots” in our society. Households without access to the internet or where there is only one computer but multiple children requiring access, mean that many pupils are struggling to keep up with school work. To combat this, the government is being urged to offer money/vouchers so pupils can access private tuition, as this is seen as the best way of catching up pupils quickly and raising achievement. I’m currently offering free zoom lessons during lockdown to help students navigate this difficult time, and hope to offer 1 to 1 lessons in my home again, or continuing zoom lessons(eg, if parents are shielding). Irrespective of your income, tuition is more important now than its ever been.