Equal Education

The newly released DfE pupil absence figures reveal a concerning picture for our most under-resourced learners:

1.29 million pupils persistently absent in autumn 2025/26.
Severe absence on the rise in primary and special school settings.
SEN and FSM eligible pupils continue to face the highest rates of absence.

When a child reaches a crisis point, traditional settings often need immediate, flexible support to keep them connected to learning.

Our Partnerships Director, Tamsin, shares how trauma-informed tuition offers a clear path to re-engage these pupils safely and sustainably. 💡

Sun, sea, and team building! ☀️🧘‍♂️🌊

We had the best time taking the Equal Education team to Brighton for our team away day! A full day to connect, recharge, and enjoy the seaside together. ✨

Swipe through for some of our favourite snapshots! ➡️👇

The "summer slide" refers to the dip in skills and confidence over the school break and is something that many parents and carers worry about.

Here’s a gentle reminder for August 💙

Re-engaging with learning doesn't need to be overwhelming. For young people facing additional barriers, small moments make a big difference. You can preserve progress through low-pressure routines, interest-led activities, and consistent encouragement.

What are your favourite ways to keep learning low-pressure this month?

Top-tier academic tutoring can only truly transform a student’s outcomes when the right barriers are removed first. If a young person is navigating anxiety, attendance challenges, or digital poverty, academic support alone isn't always enough.

That’s why we are so proud to officially announce our partnership with ReconnectEd!

By combining Reconnected’s specialised wellbeing, emotion coaching, and engagement support with our targeted, high-quality subject tutoring, we are building a research-backed model designed to ensure under-resourced learners have everything they need to show up, engage, and thrive.
Together, we’re bridging the gap between emotional readiness and academic achievement.

Moments like this remind us exactly why we do what we do. 💙

Huge thank you to our incredible tutors who go above and beyond every single day for the young people they work with.

Creating a supportive, responsive, and seamless experience for both our educators and our students will always be at the heart of Equal Education.

Are you interested in becoming a tutor? Visit www.equal.education/applynow for more information!

The professional photos from the National Tutoring Awards are in! 📸✨

We are still beaming after such a wonderful night celebrating with the tutoring community at the Royal Lancaster London.

A massive shoutout to our CEO, Paul, who had the privilege of serving on this year's judging panel! We are also incredibly proud of our nomination, and loved seeing Paul, Gemma, and Tamsin represent us in style.

Thank you again to The Tutors' Association for hosting a fantastic evening, and congratulations to all the incredible winners.

Growing as an educator is about more than just sharpening classroom skills - it’s about growing as a person.

We love hearing how our tutors develop deeper empathy and a wider perspective through the meaningful work they do every day. ✨

We are always looking for passionate teachers to join our tutor community.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in young people's lives, visit www.equal.education/applynow to find out more and apply! 🚀

Yesterday, we had a fantastic time connecting with everyone at the Attachment Research Community London, South & East Regional Conference!

It was inspiring to see so many professionals dedicated to improving relational approaches for children and young people.

We also had the privilege of handing out some prizes. Congrats to all the winners!

Swipe to see some highlights from the day! 📸✨

KCSIE 2026 includes the most extensive updates we have seen in recent years.

The Department for Education has published the updated statutory safeguarding guidance.

Released just as schools wind down for summer, these changes mean leadership teams must act quickly to prepare for September.

How is your setting planning to manage and implement these transitions before the new term begins? Let us know your thoughts or questions in the comments below! 👇

Nothing beats hearing this feedback. 💙

For many students, a crowded classroom can make it hard to speak up or ask for specific help. That’s why personalised, 1-to-1 tutoring is such a game-changer.

By creating a safe, comfortable space, tutors like Lara can help students like Sara find their voice, address their exact learning needs, and get a major confidence boost. ✨

Shoutout to Lara and all of our incredible tutors making a real difference every day!