Curriculums
Virtual School
Tute’s Virtual School offers online learning for students who need short to medium-term educational provision. Designed to provide continuity during transitions, exclusions, or other temporary circumstances, our Virtual School ensures that students continue to receive high-quality education during these critical periods.
Flexible short and medium term education support
Virtual School
- What is VS?
- Who is VS for?
- How does VS work?
What is VS?
Tute’s VS offers a fixed-timetable online education, delivering live lessons across key stages 1-4. The curriculum mirrors traditional schooling, ensuring students receive consistent, high-standard education in line with national expectations. This programme covers a wide range of subjects and levels, making it accessible and inclusive. The solution allows partners to build a personalised timetable for their students, tailoring the educational experience to each student’s needs. With a 48-hour enrolment turnaround, it is ready to meet the urgent needs of students and partners alike.
Who is VS for?
The Virtual School is designed for students who need temporary educational support due to various circumstances, such as exclusion, medical needs, Day 6 provision, or transitions between educational settings. Local authorities and schools can refer students to the Virtual School to ensure they continue receiving high-quality education during these periods. It is widely used by Section 19 teams, SEND teams, LA virtual schools, and on-site alternative provisions within schools, providing a flexible solution that meets diverse educational needs.
How does VS work?
The Virtual School operates on a fixed timetable with flexible programmes that cater to various academic levels and needs. This flexibility allows schools and local authorities to personalise timetables for individual students, ensuring a tailored educational experience. The curriculum covers core subjects as well as enrichment activities, such as SMSC and online safety, providing a holistic education.
Partners use the VS in different ways—some for just a few students, while others integrate it as a core part of their county-wide provision. Accessible both on-site and from home, 93% of students currently learn remotely with great success. For 75% of all students enrolled, the VS serves as their primary or sole source of education.
With a 48-hour enrolment turnaround and a simple process, Tute’s Virtual School is ready to meet the needs of students and partners quickly and efficiently.
Virtual School timetables
Please find below all timetables for Tute's Virtual School.
Key stage 1
Key stage 2
Key stage 3
Key stage 4
Virtual School
Subjects
Click to explore our Virtual School subjects
Key stage 1
English
Maths
Science
Enrichment
Key stage 2
English
Maths
Science
Enrichment
Key stage 3
English
Maths
Science
English Literature
Geography
History
Digital Literacy
SMSC
Online Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Learning to Learn
Financial Literacy
Making a Difference (Careers and Politics)
Key stage 4
English
Maths
Science
Geography
History
Digital Literacy
Careers
SMSC
Online Safety
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Learning to Learn
Financial Literacy
Making a Difference (Careers and Politics)
FAQs
Yes, 93% of students currently access the Virtual School remotely from home, though it can also be used on-site in schools or alternative provision settings.
No, there’s no such thing at Tute. Use whatever you need, with any student—no swapping required.
The content and timetable for this curriculum are pre-set by Tute, with students accessing the lessons from various settings. This ensures consistent delivery across different locations. If you have specific requirements, please discuss them with your partner success specialist to explore available options.
Simply complete an enrolment form! You can find one in your Partner Hub. If you’re unsure or need assistance, contact your dedicated Partner Success Specialist (PSS), who manages your setting’s account with Tute.
Partners have access to their own admin portal in our platform, where a comprehensive dashboard and data set help you make informed decisions about students and their learning.
At Tute, we recognise the importance of parental engagement in supporting students' success. While we cannot take sole responsibility for communication or act on parents' instructions, we actively involve them through various means. Our parent support associates (PSAs) provide platform tours, webinars, and answer questions, ensuring parents stay informed. Additionally, parents have read-only access to the platform to monitor their child's programmes, progress, and attendance. However, decision-making remains with the commissioning partner.
The Virtual School operates on a fixed timetable, but it offers flexibility in how that timetable is utilised. Partners can select from different programmes and build personalised schedules that meet the specific needs of individual students. While the lesson times are set, partners can mix and match programmes to create a tailored educational experience that aligns with their students' academic requirements.
While the Virtual School operates on a fixed timetable, it offers flexibility in creating personalised schedules that cater to each student’s unique needs. Partners can mix and match programmes to build a tailored educational experience.
Feedback is an integral part of all Tute curriculums, with regular updates provided to both schools and students. Your dedicated Partner Success Specialist will keep you informed throughout the process.
48 hours is our standard turnaround time, but our amazing team often gets it done even quicker!
No. Use the Virtual School for as long as you feel is right for your student. As with all Tute curriculums, there’s no contract and no minimum commitment—you use what you need, when you need it, in any mix, with any student, and we invoice you at the end of each half term. We’re committed to supporting our partners in meeting the goals they set for each individual student, knowing that looks different for everyone.
Of course, we offer core subjects like English, Maths, and Science. But we believe our students deserve more, so we've built a rich curriculum that also includes Humanities, English Literature, and Digital Literacy. To truly enrich their learning, we’ve added Enrichment Wednesdays, where students can dive into topics like online safety, mental health, well-being, and our strong SMSC programme. It’s all about giving them the same opportunities as their peers in mainstream education—plus some extra tools to thrive.
Students will need a device with internet access to participate in the Virtual School. The platform is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, ensuring students can easily engage with the lessons.