Student Consent Form

• I agree to participate in this study, the purpose of which is to research the perceived impacts of the 1-1 tutoring scheme.

• I have read the participant information sheet and understand the information provided.

• I have been informed that I may decline to answer any questions or withdraw from the study without penalty of any kind.

• I have been informed that all of my responses will be kept confidential and secure, and that I will not be identified in any report or other publication resulting from this research.

• I have been informed that the investigator will answer any questions regarding the study and its procedures.

• I will be provided with a copy of this form for my records.

Any concerns about this study should be addressed to the Ethics Sub-Committee of the School of Education, Durham University via email (Sheena Smith, School of Education, tel. (0191) 334 8403, e-mail: ).

Do you consent to being interviewed, if selected?......

Your name………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Your signature…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Tutee’s Name…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Date......

I certify that I have presented the above information to the participant and secured his or her consent

Signature of Investigator…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Date……………………………………….

Questionnaire

-What subject(s) are you tutoring?

-What level are you tutoring? E.g. GCSE, A level

-How many tutoring sessions have you given?

-Have you studied this subject before? If so, to what level?

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  1. Please state where 1 is strongly disagree and 5 is strongly agree how much you agree with the following statements

1-1tutoring was easy to get involved in12345

1-1tutoring has given me a positive experience of working with local children12345

1-1tutoring is a worthwhile project12345

Being involved in the scheme has enhanced my employability12345

I have gained confidence in by ability to teach since taking part on the scheme12345

I enjoy being a tutor on the scheme12345

I felt well equipped to tutor12345

I am now more likely to go into an education based career12345

Being involved has given me a better understanding of the local community12345

I feel my tutee has gained something from being part of the scheme12345

  1. What motivated you to join the 1-1 tutoring scheme?
  1. Was the tutoring scheme what you expected and if not what was different?
  1. What do you think have been the benefits to you of taking part in the scheme?

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  1. Would you take part in the 1-1 tutoring scheme again?

a)Yes, definitely;⃝

b)Yes, if I had the same tutee; ⃝

c)Yes, if I had a different tutee; ⃝

d)Yes, if I could do a different subject;⃝

e)No, because I have now graduated⃝

f)No, because I did not think it was helpful⃝

  1. Is there anything else you’d like to say about the tutoring scheme?