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Post-Covid tutoring boosts economy by over £4 billion

Pupils who achieved better grades after receiving post-Covid tutoring will boost the UK’s economy by £4.34 billion due to their higher lifetime earnings potential.

New modelling shows that tuition supporting pupils in key subjects during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years will generate substantial economic returns.

This benefit is reflected in improved grades leading to higher lifetime earnings, with around 390,000 students expected to earn approximately £10,000 more over their lifetimes.

The National Tutoring Programme (NTP), now in its fourth year, has supported pupils most affected by Covid-19 disruptions. An independent analysis by Public First, using data from 2021/22 and 2022/23, found a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of 6.58, meaning every £1 invested yields £6.58 in economic gains.

This highlights the programme's success not only in improving educational outcomes but also in boosting future earnings and contributing to economic growth. During this period, nearly 3 million young people received an average of 11 hours of tuition each.