Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Safeguarding at The Tutors' Association

‘Safeguarding Essentials for Tutors’ session will cover recent legislation including updates to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and ‘After School Clubs, Community Activities and Tuition: Safeguarding Guidance for Providers’, alongside a refresher on ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We will discuss some case studies and go through a reminder of how to make a referral to the local authority. We will also cover DBS checks and briefly touch on safer recruitment and how to deal with allegations made against a member of staff. This is one-off short course to raise awareness and signpost tutors to further training if needed.

‘Safeguarding Essentials for Tuition Businesses’ session will cover recent legislation including updates to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and ‘After School Clubs, Community Activities and Tuition: Safeguarding Guidance for Providers’, alongside a refresher on ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We will discuss some case studies and go through a reminder of how to make a referral to the local authority. We will also cover DBS checks and delve into safer recruitment and how to deal with allegations made against a member of staff. This is one-off short course to raise awareness and signpost tutors to further training if needed.

‘Designated Safeguarding Lead for Children and Young People (Tuition)’

This half-day (four hours) Designated Safeguarding Lead Essentials for Tutors course is tailored specifically for independent tutors and tuition businesses. It equips participants with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to act as a DSL in the tutoring context, where safeguarding risks can be very different from mainstream schools.

Through interactive case studies and scenario-based learning, tutors will learn how to recognise and respond to concerns, handle disclosures confidently, and understand their mandatory reporting duties under current UK legislation.

The course also covers safer recruitment practices, working with parents and safeguarding partners (including schools), and building a safeguarding culture in one-to-one, group, and online tuition. Delegates will leave with a clear action plan and the confidence to embed robust safeguarding practices that protect children and young people in their care.

£150 for Members. £300+VAT for Non-Members.

Join us for our monthly Safeguarding Essentials Sessions

For ‘Safeguarding Essentials for Tutors’ and ‘Safeguarding Essentials for Tuition Businesses’, attendees will receive a certificate upon completion of the session, demonstrating their commitment to staying safe and up-to-date with essential safeguarding practices.

These courses are free for all members of TTA, however spaces are limited each month so please ensure you register as soon as possible and please do let us know if you can no longer make it! We suggest members attend one session per year.

Event Details:

This is an interactive course, and active participation is required to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are expected to engage in discussions and join breakout sessions, as these are essential for the course experience and learning outcomes.

Please note: To ensure a smooth and productive session, we kindly ask all attendees to join on time. Late arrivals beyond 15 minutes may not be admitted, as this can disrupt the flow of the session for other participants.

This course is certificated but not accredited, as there is currently no national accreditation body for safeguarding in the UK. However, it reflects The Tutors’ Association’s commitment to maintaining high standards in tutor training and safeguarding practices.

Holly Goodwin
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Holly is an experienced DSL who has worked as a tutor for four years. Prior to her current roles training adults in safeguarding and tutoring children for entrance exams and GCSEs, she was a Deputy Head and Head of Boarding, and has worked in education for over twenty years.

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TTA’s Safeguarding Process

Any tutors who have a safeguarding issue they would like to discuss can contact TTA by emailing: safeguarding@thetutorsassociation.org.uk

If a child or vulnerable person is in imminent danger, you should call 999 and ask to speak to the police to explain the nature of the danger and discuss the issue so they can get emergency help. Do not report an emergency to TTA until you have first contacted the police.

The Tutors’ Association will provide advice and guidance to members on how to deal with safeguarding issues. Nonetheless, tutors and tuition businesses should ensure they have their own safeguarding policies and procedures in place and ensure that they are followed. We strongly recommend that tutors and Designated Safeguarding Leads ensure they have appropriate training regarding safeguarding and safer recruitment, updated regularly.

You can access TTA’s Child Protection Guidance Document here.

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