- Safeguarding & Student Welfare –
Tutors must prioritise student safety by holding appropriate safeguarding checks, completing regular training, recognising and reporting concerns, maintaining boundaries, and ensuring a safe learning environment. - Student-Centred Approach – Learning must be inclusive, adaptive, and focused on student well-being, fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful progress.
- Professionalism & Ethical Conduct – Tutors must act with integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism, comply with safeguarding and data protection laws, teach within their expertise, and pursue ongoing development.
- Skilled & Reflective Practice – Effective tutoring requires evidence-based teaching, continuous assessment, self-reflection, and staying informed on curriculum and best practices.
- Legal & Ethical Business Practices – Tutors must comply with GDPR, protect student data, hold professional liability insurance, and maintain transparent policies on fees, cancellations, and invoicing to ensure trust and accountability.
- Communication & Partnership – Tutors should build trust through clear expectations, regular progress updates, and collaboration with parents and schools to create a seamless learning experience.
- Tutor Support & Community – Tutors thrive in a strong professional network, viewing other tutors as
colleagues, not competitors. Engaging in CPD, peer communities, and mentorship strengthens practice, fosters accountability, and elevates the profession. - Equity & Inclusion – Tutors must respect diverse backgrounds, learning needs, and accessibility requirements, ensuring every student has equal opportunities to succeed.
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning – Tutors should model a growth mindset by continuously developing their skills, staying current with educational advancements, and reflecting on their practice to deliver the highest quality support to students.
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