The Qualified Tutor Podcast

Manfred Olbrich's vision is clear: to increase the affordability and reach of tutoring by empowering tutors to deliver scalable group sessions. LessonWise is his solution.

Are you a tutor who's looking to get more students, more visibility?
Are you looking for an all-in-one tutoring platform that combines Zoom, Google Ads, your invoicing system and more?

It's highly likely that LessonWise is for you then. With Manfred and his team currently offering zero commission, zero charge for tutors, there's nothing to lose by visiting https://lessonwise.org/ and trialling the platform today.

And if you think that's all Manfred has, listen in from [30:32] to find out about his alternative career ...

To contact Manfred, find him at [email protected].

Qualified Tutor is a tutor-training organisation, with a suite of high-quality, industry-first programmes. The Level 3 Qualification for Tutors (qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/) consists of 8 weeks of online learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, and will set you apart in a crowded space.

Our CPD-Accredited Tutor Training (qualifiedtutor.org/training/online-tutor-training-seminar/) is a 4-week foundational course in teaching and learning, and comes with a Certificate of Completion and a teaching qualification that many tutors will never have had the chance to obtain. Be the first to take the next step in tutoring.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

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🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

After a wonderful day of NTP conversation at the Festival, we ended the day with a view from the frontline. Linda, Jolyon and Hazel take us through what they've learnt.

From steep learning curves with the tech to changes to the way a tutor should approach a session, the NTP has brought about a shift in the way tutoring is viewed in this country. While higher level conversations about the direction of the Programme are important, we can't forget the boots on the ground. Those making the change happen day in, day out.

If you have been working on the NTP this year, much of what our 3 guests discuss here will resonate with you. If you'd like to get involved, this conversation will tell you whether that's the right decision or not for you.

• To check out the Tuition Partners pillar of the NTP, for agencies and organisations, visit nationaltutoring.org.uk/tuition-partners-funding-round.
• To check out the Academic Mentors pillar, for individual tutors, visit nationaltutoring.org.uk/ntp-academic-mentors or complete this short Typeform to register your interest for our free, open-access Information Session with Randstad, the new Supplier of the NTP, on Wednesday 18th August 2021.

(And if you think your access to the Festival is OVER, then think again! You can still catch every recording to the free sessions by clicking here. And if you'd like access to our suite of 6 CPD-accredited workshops, then all you have to do is purchase the £68 ticket on our website at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival/#register and you'll get immediate access to all those recordings)

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Since the death of her son, Dan, in 2014, Fiona Spargo-Mabbs has dedicated her life to supporting young people to make safe choices about drugs. Now we turn to tutors.

A tutor has a unique position in a young person's life, different to that of a parent or a teacher. And Fiona has important words of wisdom for tutors and the role they can play in helping students transition from one phase of school to the next.

Tutors so often work with students at crucial moments in their education and it is at precisely these moments that students need the most support; they are at their most vulnerable when under exam pressure and when changing schools. Listen in from [18:50] to hear Fiona’s expert advice for tutors.

Fiona is the Director and Founder of the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation, who work to increase the understanding around drugs and alcohol. We urge you to check out their suite of workshops, training programmes, resources and community, whether you or your children have been affected by drugs and alcohol or not.

As per the conversation we ended the episode with, if you'd like to get in touch to discuss how the tutoring sector could work with the drugs and alcohol education sector, then please email [email protected].

Qualified Tutor is a tutor-training organisation, with a suite of high-quality, industry-first programmes. The Level 3 Qualification for Tutors (qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/) consists of 8 weeks of online learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, and will set you apart in a crowded space.

Our CPD-Accredited Tutor Training (qualifiedtutor.org/training/online-tutor-training-seminar/) is a 4-week foundational course in teaching and learning, and comes with a Certificate of Completion and a teaching qualification that many tutors will never have had the chance to obtain. Be the first to take the next step in tutoring.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

So you want to learn more about being a professional tutor? Look no further than the quartet of Nicola, Jack, Amanda and Richard - our lovely team of professional tutoring advocates.

With over 60 years of combined tutoring experience in the panel, we pull together many of the most pertinent questions in what it means to be a professional tutor. The conversation delved into the difference teaching and tutoring, what good relationship-building looks like, taking ownership of the enjoyment of tutoring, top tips and more.

With tricks for what to keep up your sleeve, lessons on how to spell commonly misspelt words and a warming, welcoming atmosphere throughout, this discussion will arm you with all you need to know to become the tutor your students deserve. All packed into the Wednesday evening at the Love Tutoring Festival!

(And if you think your access to the Festival is OVER, then think again! You can still catch every recording to the free sessions by clicking here. And if you'd like access to our suite of 6 CPD-accredited workshops, then all you have to do is purchase the £68 ticket on our website at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival/#register and you'll get immediate access to all those recordings)

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Many parents and educators have turned to online communities for support and resources since March 2020. There are very few groups who have provided more than Agness O'Brien's.

The 11+, ISEB, SATs, GCSE & A-level Resource Group, newly Affiliate Partners of TTA (pretty special for a Facebook group) and recently partnering with Qualified Tutor, provides a wealth of resources, live events, emotional support, helpful guidance and learning materials to over 13,000 members. Since last spring, the group has more than doubled and continues to grow every day.

The equation is simple: if you'd like to get access to resources and support from thousands of educators, parents and specialists stretching back over 5 years, then this is the place to be. And it's all down to Agness and her wonderful team of admins and moderators.

By signing up, you'll also immediately find a short introductory video that gives info on all the moving parts of the group, including crucially how to navigate the thousands of resources and posts. Once podcast systems have reached a point where videos can be posted in show notes, that video will be up quicker than you can say ...

Qualified Tutor is a tutor-training organisation, with a suite of high-quality, industry-first programmes. The Level 3 Qualification for Tutors (qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/) consists of 8 weeks of online learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, and will set you apart in a crowded space.

Our CPD-Accredited Tutor Training (qualifiedtutor.org/training/online-tutor-training-seminar/) is a 4-week foundational course in teaching and learning, and comes with a Certificate of Completion and a teaching qualification that many tutors will never have had the chance to obtain. Be the first to take the next step in tutoring.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

We brought together agency leaders and heads of tuition from 3 highly successful, but markedly different, tutoring organisations: Helen Kenworthy, Georgina Green and Harry Cobb.

Helen Kenworthy: Founder of The Complete Works, a teaching service that creatively provides learning programmes for students of all ages
Georgina Green: Founder of Green Tutors, STEM specialists based in Hertfordshire and training partners of Qualified Tutor
Harry Cobb: Head of Tuition at Bonas MacFarlane, prestigious agency that mentors students and provides educational advice to parents across the globe

From how we deal with new clients and new tutors to the process of matching the right tutors to the right students to the motivations behind why tutors join a particular agency, this conversation had it all (in the field of running an agency).

And it beautifully tied together the many conversations that we had on the Tuesday of the Love Tutoring Festival, including the importance of values in a tutoring business and the importance of knowing your client before going into business with them.

(And if you think your access to the Festival is OVER, then think again! You can still catch every recording to the free sessions by clicking here. And if you'd like access to our suite of 6 CPD-accredited workshops, then all you have to do is purchase the £68 ticket on our website at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival/#register and you'll get immediate access to all those recordings)

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Welcome to the first of our Late Night Live Podcasts from the Love Tutoring Festival. Our Monday podcast welcomed on Nina Jackson, Amanda Cremona and Clio Tucker.

Nina Jackson is 'the Ninja'.
Amanda Cremona is the tutor that every student with dyslexia needs to work with.
Clio Tucker is the student who 'failed her A-levels', and was oh so enriched by it.

The topics discussed were varied and the conversation was aided admirably by participation from our live audience. We began with a true discussion on the advancements of accessibility in tech, followed by the impact of neurodiversity on learning, before drawing the conversation to a close with a look at the widely superfluous nature of homework and the effect it has on many students' learning.

(And if you think your access to the Festival is OVER, then think again! You can still catch every recording to the free sessions by clicking here. And if you'd like access to our suite of 6 CPD-accredited workshops, then all you have to do is purchase the £68 ticket on our website at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival/#register and you'll get immediate access to all those recordings)

If you enjoyed this conversation, you'll love Unit 4 of our Level 3 Qualification for Tutors. Become one of the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you here.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Lucy Alexandra Spencer is embarking on a unique and ambitious adventure. Over 24 hours on Friday 2nd July, Lucy will be tutoring over 200 students in over 22 countries.

Lucy is the Founder of Education Boutique, market leaders in high-quality international tutoring. Just 5 and a half years after leaving the classroom, Lucy regularly tutors all over the world ... every week (and pre-Covid, Lucy actually travelled to these destinations!)

On Friday 2nd July, Lucy is embarking on a world first: she will be tutoring in 30-minute windows every hour for 24 hours, to raise money for the incredible charity, Creating Better Futures, who improve living conditions and opportunities for children in Zimbabwe through (access to) education.

🌍 You can donate money to this worthwhile cause at Lucy's JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/educationboutique.

And don't forget to:

• Catch Lucy at the Love Tutoring Festival by grabbing your free ticket to her Friday 2nd July event at 10am BST AND your ticket to the CPD-accredited workshop on Small Group Online Tutoring that Lucy is running alongside Julia Silver (QT's Founder) and Holly Billinghurst (Founder of TeachAllAboutIt) on Thursday 1st July at 9am BST, all at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival
• Tune in to watch Lucy leading a live Facebook event on International Tutoring in the '11+, ISEB, SATs, GCSE & A-Level Resource Group' at www.facebook.com/groups/1826276760939667
• Leave a thank you note to your tutor(s) by visiting worldtutorsday.org

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🌍 The Community: https://www.qualifiedtutorcommunity.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Ilana King is one of the few 7+ entrance specialists. With a new training course and book, Ilana has given tutors and parents the opportunity to learn and grow.

Ilana is the Founder of Education Pathfinder, an educational consultancy business that has helped hundreds of parents plot the right path for their child. As part of her 7+ work, Ilana has recently written a book for parents who want to know more about the 7+ exam, and specifically for those parents who cannot afford a 7+ tutor. This book, The Parents’ Handbook for the 7+ Entrance Exams, can be found at amazon.co.uk/dp/B093N2CQ37.

While the 7+ entrance route has traditionally been the remit of the more affluent families in London, Ilana is committed to making it more accessible to more parents.

Here at Qualified Tutor, we're particularly interested in Ilana's commitment to training tutors too. If you'd like to become an effective 7+ tutor, there's only one place to look: Ilana's special training course, which can be found at educationpathfinder.co.uk/six-months-to-becoming-a-7-specialist.

If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.

We can't wait to see you there.

Don't forget to review the show (on Apple, preferably!) - we'd love to hear how you found the advice, guidance and discussions inside.

🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack

Sharon Cawley is a pioneer of the partnership between tutors, teachers and schools. She has a huge following of teachers, tutors and small business owners ... and rightly so.

Sharon started her career as an English teacher in 1994. Today, Sharon runs the hugely successful Conexus Tuition which currently works with over 4000 children in schools.

Sharon does not shy away from discussing her own journey from teaching to tutoring which, in 2012, consisted of being left without work, on the dole. Just 8 years later, Sharon heads up an NTP Tuition Partner organisation.

More importantly though, she'd like to meet Greg Davies, and potentially marry him too. If you know how to make this happen, please get in touch.

Finally, you can hear Sharon as part of the NTP Partners&Schools Roundtable at the Love Tutoring Festival on Thursday 1st July at 11am, alongside Manning's Tutors, Action Tutoring and EM Tuition. Grab your tickets at qualifiedtutor.org/community/love-tutoring-festival/.

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If you would like to be part of an industry-first Level 3 Qualification for Tutors, enrol now by following qualifiedtutor.org/training/level-3-qualification-for-tutors/ and be the first in a new crop of motivated, committed, qualified tutors. Over 8 weeks of self-paced learning, interactive live sessions with peers and expert facilitation at every step of the way, you'll set yourself apart in a crowded space.


🥇 The website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/
🎙 The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thequalifiedtutor/
💻 The LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualified-tutor/
📱 The Twitter page: https://twitter.com/qualified_tutor
🎥 The YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqgX9tvzFz0_wL9Vj_KHIQ
📷 The Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/qualified_tutor/

🎧 And thank you as ever to Luke Tierney for the sophisticated soundtrack