Our Future Tutoring: frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions parents, carers, schools and local authority commissioners most often ask about Our Future Tutoring (OFT), a specialist part-time tuition, mentoring and LifeSkills provider in Eltham, South East London.
This page brings together the most common questions about Our Future Tutoring. For anything not covered here, call 0203 915 5875 or email info@ourfuturetutoring.com.
For exam-specific questions, see the Functional Skills exam FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
Who does Our Future Tutoring support?
Young people aged 5 to 19, and up to 25 for young people with SEND, who have limited access to mainstream education or need extra support alongside it.
Who commissions OFT?
OFT works in partnership with local authorities, as well as schools, parents and carers. Programmes are designed with the young person, their family and the commissioning local authority.
How many hours of support does a young person receive?
Each young person receives a tailored programme of up to 15 hours per week, combining academic tuition and LifeSkills.
Which subjects does OFT teach?
English, Maths and Science, aligned with the National Curriculum, including preparation for Functional Skills and GCSE exams.
Does OFT support young people with SEND?
Yes. OFT supports young people with Autism (ASC), ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, speech, language and communication needs, SEMH needs, anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance.
Are OFT tutors DBS checked?
Yes. All OFT tutors are Enhanced DBS checked.
Is tuition one-to-one or in groups?
Both. OFT delivers one-to-one and small group sessions, in the classroom or online.
How do I refer a young person?
Download the referral form from the OFT website using the Refer a Young Person button, or call 0203 915 5875 to discuss a referral.
What is the OFT mentoring programme?
A 12-week life skills mentoring programme of 10 hours per week covering daily living, financial literacy, health, safety, personal development, travel safety and e-safety.
What is the LifeSkills Centre?
A purpose-built apartment in which 16 to 25 year olds, including school leavers and care leavers, practise cooking, budgeting, running a home and other independent living skills.
Can adults sit Functional Skills exams at OFT?
Yes. OFT's Eltham exam centre is open to young people and adults, including external candidates.
Contact Our Future Tutoring
Our Future Tutoring Services Ltd, 11 Mulberry Place, Pinnell Road, Eltham, London SE9 6AR.
Telephone: 0203 915 5875 (out of hours: 07830 705 305)
Email: info@ourfuturetutoring.com
Exam enquiries: exams@ourfuturetutoring.com
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