When you trust someone to support your child’s learning, you want more than good intentions — you need proven expertise, up-to-date safeguarding, and true professionalism. At Qualified Tutor, we believe parents deserve more than hope and guesswork. They deserve transparency, and the certainty that their child’s tutor is a trustworthy professional.
That’s why we created the Certified Professional Tutor status — a trusted benchmark for tutoring excellence. Look for the Qualified Tutor Quality Mark to find a tutor you can trust — and to avoid the risks of unqualified, unvetted support.
Because we know: school is not enough. Every child deserves more than one-size-fits-all education.
Mums on a Mission
We, the founders of Qualified Tutor — Odette and Julia — are mums on a mission. Between us, we are raising nine children, and we have learned first-hand that school alone cannot meet every child’s needs. Our own search for trusted tutors — and our desire to contribute meaningfully to education — led Julia, a former school leader, and Odette, a former corporate manager, to build an independent quality mark that families can truly rely on.
We have listened to hundreds of families, collaborated with expert tutors from all over the world, and developed a clear, shared understanding of what excellent tutoring looks like: tutoring that is safe, effective, trustworthy, and centred around each child’s unique needs. The result is our Certified Professional Tutor status and our free directory of trusted tutors.
Choosing a Certified Professional Tutor through Qualified Tutor saves you time, worry, and uncertainty — so you can concentrate on choosing the right person to support your child.
What Is a Certified Professional Tutor?
A Certified Professional Tutor is someone who has passed Qualified Tutor’s rigorous Five-Point Check — a vetting and verification system designed to uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and effectiveness.
Tutors with this status are fully trained, fully vetted, and fully committed to delivering outstanding educational support.
How Online Tutoring Has Changed the Landscape
Online tutoring has made educational support more accessible than ever before — for better and for worse. It has opened up a world of new possibilities, allowing families to find specialised tutors regardless of location. But it has also made it harder to know who you can trust. Without clear checks, it’s easy for unqualified tutors to present themselves as professionals.
That’s why initiatives like Qualified Tutor’s Certified Professional Tutor status are so important. We bring clarity, safety, and quality assurance to a landscape that has expanded faster than its safeguards.
Our Five-Point Check: Everything You Need in One Place
It can feel awkward to ask a tutor for proof of their DBS check, safeguarding training, or insurance — but you shouldn’t have to.
Our Five-Point Check wraps everything you need into one simple, powerful package:
- Enhanced DBS (with daily updates): Continuous background checks to ensure your child’s safety.
- Up-to-date Safeguarding Training: Practical knowledge to keep your child safe and supported.
- Proof of Insurance: Professional cover to protect both tutor and student.
- Clear Terms and Conditions: Transparent agreements so you know exactly what to expect.
- Verified Client Reviews: Genuine feedback from real families who have worked with the tutor.
When you see the QT Quality Mark, you know you’re choosing a tutor who has already earned your trust the right way.
What to Focus on When Choosing a Tutor
When you meet a tutor for the first time, the most important thing is to talk about your child — their needs, their strengths, and their challenges.
A good tutor will listen carefully and thoughtfully consider whether they are the right fit, or whether they know someone better suited. That’s why we handle the professional checks for you — so your conversation can focus on building a relationship, not ticking boxes.
Choosing a Certified Professional Tutor through Qualified Tutor means you can move past the paperwork — because we have already asked all the essential safeguarding and professional questions for you. You can focus on finding someone who truly connects with and champions your child.
Why Blockchain Credentials Matter
Qualified Tutor uses blockchain technology to issue digital credentials that are tamper-proof and instantly verifiable.
This means when a tutor says they are Certified, you can easily check — giving you total confidence in their qualifications and safeguarding records.
How Online Tutoring Has Changed the Landscape
Online tutoring has made educational support more accessible than ever before — for better and for worse. It has opened up a world of new possibilities, allowing families to find specialised tutors regardless of location. But it has also made it harder to know who you can trust. Without clear checks, it’s easy for unqualified tutors to present themselves as professionals.
That’s why initiatives like Qualified Tutor’s Certified Professional Tutor status are so important. We bring clarity, safety, and quality assurance to a landscape that has expanded faster than its safeguards.
Why Trust Is Central to Tutoring
Families deserve tutors who:
- Meet clear professional standards
- Understand safeguarding responsibilities
- Deliver positive learning outcomes
- Work in genuine partnership with parents and schools
Our Certified Professional Tutors are trained, vetted, and committed to the highest professional standards — and most importantly, they are committed to earning and keeping your trust.
Because when it comes to your child’s future, trust is everything.
Why Qualified Tutor Is Raising the Standard
Qualified Tutor’s certification programme is completely free for parents to access. Tutors enrol in the Certified Professional Tutor programme as part of their Qualified Tutor membership. This means parents can search our directory, view tutors’ credentials, and find trusted support — without paying a penny.
This approach is particularly powerful for families seeking independent tutors or those who prefer not to pay high agency fees. It opens up access to safe, skilled, and professional tutoring for every family, whatever their circumstances.
Not all tutors are created equal. Many informal tutors approach tutoring as an ad hoc or ‘Plan B’ option, rather than a committed profession. They may lack the structured training, safeguarding knowledge, and professionalism that your child deserves. In contrast, Certified Professional Tutors view tutoring as a ‘Plan A’ career choice — a role that demands skill, integrity, and continuous development.
Qualified Tutor exists to raise the standard in tutoring — by training tutors, verifying them rigorously, and building a community of professionals who take their role seriously.
We don’t just certify tutors — we make trusted, high-quality tutoring accessible to more families than ever before.
Because every child deserves more than a one-size-fits-all education. They deserve a tutor who sees them, supports them, and helps them thrive.
Give Your Child the Support They Deserve
Choosing the right tutor is about more than academic results — it’s about trust, connection, and giving your child the tailored support they need to thrive.
Look for the QT Quality Mark on your tutor’s profile, ask them whether they are Qualified Tutor Certified, or simply search our free Qualified Tutor Directory.
Choose a tutor who has been trained, vetted, and recognised for their professionalism. Choose a tutor who will take the time to understand your child — and help them unlock their potential with confidence and care.
