Suggestions & opportunities for “Excel Academy Tuition” or similar providers
Research / evidence on parent engagement & developmental support
Parent pact re: smartphones & digital wellbeing
A campaign (Smartphone Free Childhood) saw many parents pledge not to give their children smartphones before age 14. The Guardian Implication: Parent awareness of digital wellbeing is rising; tuition providers might incorporate digital-literacy or screen-balance workshops for parents and students, or guidelines for “home study zones” with limited device interference.
Severe absenteeism / attendance crisis
There has been a record high number of children missing at least half their school lessons in 2023-2024 — over 170,000 pupils in England. The Guardian Implication: Parents are under increasing scrutiny over attendance, and some resist or feel blamed. Tuition providers and academies can help by offering support or interventions for at-risk students and […]
One-stop Family Hubs / “Best Start” initiative
In July 2025, the government announced a £500 million program to roll out family hubs (rebranded in some areas as Best Start) across all English local authorities by April 2026 (and up to 1,000 by 2028). The Guardian+1 Implication: Academies and tuition providers can partner with local hubs for outreach, parent workshops, or referral networks. […]
Sharp increase in demand for SEN assessments
A new YouGov / Parent kind survey found that one in three UK parents have sought a special educational needs assessment for their child. The Guardian Implication: There is a real gap between parental demand for SEN support and state capacity. Tuition / academy providers might develop targeted SEN / differentiation services, and support parents […]
Parentkind’s National Parent Survey 2025
Parentkind (a UK parent / PTA charity) published the 2025 National Parent Survey, collecting over 134,000 responses on parent views about schooling, home–school relationships, and educational pressures. The Times
Rise of parent activism, complaints, and engagement tensions
Implication: Good communications, transparency, and shared decision-making with parents are more critical than ever. Tuition providers may benefit from parent education (how to engage, what rights parents have, etc.).
Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill — new rules affecting parents
This proposed legislation includes several measures with parental / developmental implications: 1. Implication: The Bill may shift parents’ reporting responsibilities, increase oversight of homeschooling, and require schools/academies to adapt policies (attendance, wraparound services) more strictly.
Parental protests over SEND / special needs reform
A large group of parents rallied in Westminster to protest proposed government changes to special educational needs (SEND) policy. The Guardian
