Tutor Screening and Safeguarding Guide for Parents

Parents remain responsible for deciding whether a tutor and lesson arrangement are suitable for their child. This checklist explains sensible verification and safeguarding steps before and during home or online tuition.

Before confirming a tutor

• Confirm the tutor’s full name and contact details.
• Ask to see relevant qualification or result documents where they affect your decision.
• Clarify whether teaching-experience statements refer to schools, centres, private tuition or informal peer support.
• Discuss experience with the student’s current syllabus and learning needs.
• Confirm rates, duration, location, schedule, cancellation terms and payment arrangements in writing.

Set up a safe lesson environment

For home tuition, use an appropriate shared or observable study space where practical. A parent or responsible adult should know when lessons start and end. For online tuition, use a family-approved platform and account, and avoid sharing unnecessary personal information.

Agree on professional boundaries

• Keep communication focused on lessons, scheduling and progress.
• Use parent-visible communication for younger students where appropriate.
• Do not accept requests for passwords, financial credentials or unrelated personal documents.
• Do not permit physical punishment, humiliating language or inappropriate contact.
• Stop the arrangement and seek help if conduct causes concern.

Monitor quality and wellbeing

Ask the student whether explanations are clear, whether they feel comfortable asking questions and whether agreed lesson activities are taking place. Review work completed and ask the tutor for concise progress feedback. Declining wellbeing, repeated cancellations, unexplained changes to arrangements or pressure to hide communication are warning signs.

If a concern arises

Prioritise the student’s immediate safety. End or pause the lesson if necessary, retain relevant messages or records, and contact Tuition2u about the matching arrangement. For emergencies or suspected criminal conduct, contact the appropriate Singapore authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Does a listed profile remove the need for parent checks?

No. Parents should review the information that matters to their decision and ask for supporting evidence where appropriate.

Can a tutor guarantee examination improvement?

No tutor or agency can responsibly guarantee a particular grade. Progress depends on the starting point, lesson fit, attendance, practice and other factors.

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