The proposed initiative will utilise the Pearson Mastering Chemistry early alert function to identify those students who may be struggling academically and who are at risk of failing/non-progression. Specifically the diagnostics within the Pearson Mastering Chemistry online tutorial system will provide actionable insight based upon the student’s performance in a series of weekly tutorials. Once identified it is envisaged that each student will be offered extra support/tuition to assist their learning and overcome the difficulties they are experiencing with the theory content of year 1 chemistry modules.