The prestigious 2024 Global Recognition Award has honoured Tuition Extra Group, a leading educational service provider in Kent and the South East, founded in 2013, for its exceptional contribution to education. The company’s innovative and holistic approach to learning has set a new standard in the industry, particularly in supporting students with special educational needs and complex challenges.
Targeted Approach to Education
Tuition Extra has distinguished itself by offering a unique blend of tutoring, qualifications and therapeutic services catering to diverse students. It covers core and expansive subject areas from KS1 to KS5, including vocational BTEC options, Functional Skills, GCSE and A-Level.
The company’s focus is broad. It extends beyond traditional academic support, assisting students with Education Health Care Plans and special educational needs (SEN) whilst also helping those with the complexities of adverse experiences, trauma, and attachment disorder. Many students struggle to access mainstream education, and Tuition Extra provides a game-changing life-line.
Ruth Minhall, CEO of Tuition Extra, emphasised the company’s philosophy. “We believe in unlocking every child’s potential by understanding their needs. Our outlook is not just about academic achievement; it is about nurturing the whole person, building confidence, and creating a safe space for success and failure.”
Whether through 1-2-1 and small group tutoring, homeschooling support or alternative and SEN provision, the company’s personalised educational services have particularly helped students facing challenges in traditional educational settings. Tailoring its services to each student’s unique requirements enables Tuition Extra to successfully re-engage many learners who had previously disengaged from education.
Integrating Therapeutic Interventions with Academic Support
One primary driver of Tuition Extra’s success is its integration of therapeutic interventions with academic tutoring. The company uses a range of therapies, including speech and language therapy, counseling, play therapy, and animal-assisted learning, to support students’ emotional development and self-regulation skills.
“We understand that emotional well-being is fundamental to academic success,” says Ruth. “We create a solid foundation for learning by addressing our students’ emotional and developmental needs. This holistic perspective sets us apart and enables our students to achieve outstanding academic outcomes.”
The company’s use of the Thrive Approach, a specific methodology for promoting children’s social and emotional development, has been particularly impactful. This technique helps students to build resilience and develop emotional regulation skills necessary for effective learning.
A Culture of Inclusivity and Growth
Tuition Extra’s commitment to inclusivity is evident from its diverse team of professionals, including SENDCos, therapists, and specialised tutors. This multidisciplinary process supports every aspect of a student’s educational journey.
The success of Tuition Extra’s educational services is reflected in its academic outcomes and the personal growth of its students. Ruth says, “We are unique in our mindset which values the ‘whole’ person, their wellbeing, confidence, and happiness channeling into their academic progression. Many who came to us disengaged and lacking in confidence have gone on to flourish successfully with college and university placements, apprenticeships and meaningful careers. We are passionate about our young people being able to access society, not just exist beside it.”
Responding to Changing Needs
The 2024 Global Recognition Award, alongside other awards such as the 2024 Care Awards, 2024 Business Women of the Year, 2024 Corporate Live Wire Award Winner, and CEO of the Year 2024, celebrates Tuition Extra’s past achievements and highlights its continued drive for effective and inclusive educational services.
Educational systems today have changed, and the company looks forward to expanding and improving its services to meet students’ changing needs. Ruth emphasises the continuous evolution of strategies to see to it that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially through education.
As Tuition Extra celebrates this global recognition, the company remains focused on its mission to inspire, enable, and empower children and young people across Kent and the South East.
“This award is a wonderful acknowledgment of our team’s dedication and the effectiveness of our creative approach. But more importantly, it is a validation of our belief that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the potential to succeed when given the right support and opportunities.” (Ruth Minhall, Group CEO).
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