Many of our tutors are qualified teachers or highly experienced tutors who are already very familiar with the current school curriculum and exam requirements. They know that syllabuses, assessment criteria and exam formats can change, so they make a conscious effort to stay up to date and reflect these changes in their lessons.

Tutors regularly refer to official curriculum documents and exam-board specifications for the subjects and levels they teach. By checking information from sources such as exam boards and the Department for Education, they can see exactly what topics are covered, how marks are awarded and what examiners are looking for in student work.

Many tutors also use recent past papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports from the relevant exam boards (such as AQA, Edexcel or OCR) as part of their planning. These resources provide useful insights into common exam pitfalls, typical question styles and the level of detail expected in answers. Tutors can then build these expectations into their teaching, revision activities and exam practice.

Professional development is another way tutors stay informed. Some attend training courses, webinars or subject-specific events, while others engage with professional networks and subject associations. This helps them keep up with curriculum changes, share ideas and learn about new approaches and resources.

Tutors who also work in schools benefit from regular contact with colleagues, internal training and staff updates about curriculum and assessment changes. They can draw on this up-to-date school experience when planning one-to-one tuition, making sure that lessons support what students are doing in class and prepare them for current assessments.

Day-to-day work with pupils is also an important source of information. By looking at school homework, class tests, reports and feedback from teachers, tutors can see how the latest curriculum and standards are being applied in practice. They can then adjust their teaching and resources so that support stays closely aligned with what the student is expected to achieve.

By combining official guidance, professional development and classroom insight, personal tutors can keep their knowledge of the curriculum and educational standards current. This helps ensure that one-to-one tuition is not only tailored to the individual student, but also relevant to the requirements of today’s schools and exams.

If you’d like your child to receive one-to-one support from a tutor who is familiar with current curriculum and exam requirements, you can enter your postcode in the search box to request a free list of local and online tutors.