Tutor time is something that all students have, but how effectively is this time being utilised? This crucial book is a one-stop-shop in effective tutor time practices to lift student attainment, improve behaviour, boost attendance and so much more.

Written by Nathan Burns, a previous pastoral lead and now educational researcher and teacher trainer, this book will guide you through eight different areas, ranging from messaging to wellbeing, providing high-quality strategies that can be easily incorporated into a tutor programme to support the academic and personal growth of students. Chapters cover:

• Messaging including assemblies and workshops


• Key events and how to build these into the school year


• Creativity


• The brain and learning


• Enrichment activities


• Interventions


• Current affairs


• Wellbeing and health

Packed with strategies that will support your routines, curriculum and pedagogies, this is essential reading for busy classroom teachers, Heads of Year and Senior Leaders.