How is it assessed?
At the end of each of the pathways there is an assessment consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. Three attempts are provided to pass the assessment, with a 24-hour gap between each attempt.
Upon successful completion of the online course, including the assessment, participants will be certified as a School-Led Tutor or Academic Mentor by the National Tutoring Programme. This certification is endorsed by the Chartered College of Teaching.
School-Led Tutors and Academic Mentors who are eligible to register to work towards Chartered Teacher Status will have three years from their completion of the National Tutoring Programme Training Course to register and receive the partial credits toward Chartered Teacher Status. For more information please visit the Chartered College of Teaching website.
Will I receive certification at the end of the training?
Yes, upon successful completion of the online course, including the assessment, participants will be certified as a School-Led Tutor or Academic Mentor by the National Tutoring Programme. This certification is endorsed by the Chartered College of Teaching.
School-Led Tutors and Academic Mentors who are eligible to register to work towards Chartered Teacher Status will have three years to from completion of the National Tutoring Programme Training Course to register and receive the partial credits toward Chartered Teacher Status. For more information please visit the Chartered College of Teaching website.
What credits do I get towards Chartered Teacher Status?
Achievement of Chartered Teacher Status requires candidates to successfully complete 5 units of assessment. Successful completion of the assessment at the end of the National Tutoring Programme Training Course provides credits towards one of these units of assessment, reducing the number of assessments you will need to complete to become a Chartered Teacher.
School-Led Tutors and Academic Mentors have three years from completion of the National Tutoring Programme Training Course to register and receive the partial credits toward Chartered Teacher Status.
For more information on the Chartered Teacher programme, including details of how to register and how to use your credits please visit the Chartered College of Teaching website.
Who are the Chartered College of Teaching (CCT)?
The Chartered College of Teaching is the professional body for teaching in England. Since launching in 2017, it has been working to connect, inform and inspire teachers to take pride in their profession and deliver the best possible education for young people. It is bridging the gap between the profession and pedagogy and removing the barriers to professional knowledge.
The Chartered College is focused on supporting teachers to work in a research-informed manner built on the notion of collegiality. With its members working in schools across England in a range of settings, the Chartered College is in a strong position to support teachers from the second they step into the classroom, right through to leadership and beyond. The Chartered College of Teaching has designed the assessment for the National Tutoring Programme Training Course and is certifying those who successfully complete the assessment.
If you would like to find out more about the Chartered College of Teaching, please visit their website.
Is the end of training assessment a pass/fail?
At the end of each course, there is an assessment consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. You need to achieve a score of 80% or above on the assessment to pass. If a prospective School-Led Tutor or Academic Mentor fails, there will be a 24-hour delay before they can re-take the assessment. Participants will have three opportunities to pass the assessment.
What happens if I fail my assessment?
You have a total of three attempts to pass the end-of-course assessment. There will be a 24-hour delay between each of your assessment attempts.
If you fail your first or second attempts, please do look back over the content and your notes carefully; perhaps make a note of any questions that are tricky and re-visit that content. We also recommend seeking support from your line manager or school colleagues. Our dedicated Customer Support Team are also on-hand to support, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything you need from us.
You need to complete all the course content and pass the final assessment to receive a certificate of completion.
If you are a QTS participant, you may still progress as a School-Led Tutor if you fail the assessment, however you will not receive your certificate of completion or any partial credits towards Chartered Status that you may have been eligible for.
If you are a non-QTS participant, you will be unable to proceed as a School-Led Tutor if you fail to complete the course and pass the assessment.
If you are training to be an Academic Mentor, you will be unable to proceed if you fail to complete the course and pass the assessment, regardless of your QTS status.