Policy
This policy outlines the operation of the Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI) in Victorian government schools.
The Tutor Practice Guide has been updated to reflect arrangements for the delivery of TLI in 2024. This is available on the Resources tab.
For information about 2024 TLI funding, please refer to the 2024 Student Resource Package confirmed guide, available at Student Resource Package – Overview: Resources.
Details
The Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI) provides government and low-fee non-government schools with funding to employ tutors to deliver targeted small group learning support to students who need it most.
The focus of the TLI is on the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, which are critical for success in school and life.
Students selected for support through TLI may have complex learning and other needs. Tutoring through TLI is intended to build upon and be integrated with existing supports as part of a whole-school approach to learning intervention.
The Guidance tab includes information on:
- tutor arrangements – information on the role of a TLI tutor, eligibility criteria to be employed as a tutor and guidance on how schools employ tutors
- student identification – including pre-identification based on NAPLAN performance, and criteria and assessment advice for selecting other students to receive TLI support
- program design – guidance on designing a TLI program, including in-class and out-of-class models, and the frequency of tutoring sessions
- assessment – advice on using a range of assessment tools to monitor student learning growth
- monitoring requirements – guidance on monitoring requirements, including coding of tutors on eduPay and tagging students on CASES21.
Related policies
- Consultation with School Based Staff
- Individual Education Plans (IEPS)
- Industrial Agreements
- Middle Years Literacy and Numeracy Support
- Recruitment in Schools
- Student Resource Package – Targeted Initiatives
Contact
Schools can contact their education improvement leader (EIL) located in their regional office with queries relating to delivery of the TLI.
Schools can also direct queries as follows:
- for general queries about the initiative, contact: tutor@education.vic.gov.au
- for queries relating to tutor HR and recruitment, contact the Schools Recruitment on: sr.tutor.recruitment@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 641 943
- for queries regarding funding, contact the School Financial Management Support Unit: schools.finance.support@education.vic.gov.au
- for information regarding VIT teacher registration for tutors, refer to the Victorian Institute of
- for queries about the tutor laptops contact: notebook@education.vic.gov.au
Reviewed 28 May 2024