This article will explain all you need to know about how to become a private tutor, including the qualifications required, safeguarding guidance, and the steps to take for setting up your tutoring business.<\/p>\n\n\n
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What Qualifications Does a Private Tutor Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the UK, there are no standard qualifications<\/strong> that you need to be a tutor. For example, you don\u2019t need to have teaching experience or a teaching qualification. However, you should have a great amount of knowledge in the subject area you plan to teach \u2013 ideally you should be a graduate in the area. Ultimately, it\u2019s up to the tutee\u2019s parent or carer whether they think you\u2019re qualified enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, gaining work experience in a school or educational setting would be very beneficial. This shows that you have experience working with children, which can act as a trust signal to potential clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a self-employed tutor, you\u2019re not required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check by law. However, it\u2019s advisable for you to have one as many parents and carers will ask to see this before you begin to tutor their child. You will have to cover the cost of this yourself and it can take a few weeks to process, so plan ahead and request one sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n\n\n There are some essential safeguarding precautions you should take when you tutor children:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If a child shares any information with you regarding abuse or bullying, you can\u2019t ignore it. You should discuss issues with the child\u2019s parent or carer if this is appropriate. If it isn\u2019t, such as if the accusations are about them, you have a duty to share this information with the relevant authorities. You can report issues of child abuse to your local council through the Gov.uk website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In taking our Safeguarding Training<\/a>, you can ensure that you understand your responsibilities for any children under your care, and feel confident in carrying out the appropriate actions should you have any concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You may be wanting to set up a tutoring business as a full-time endeavour. Or, you may be a university student<\/strong> or already working in the education sector<\/strong> and wish to gain more teaching experience or extra income. Whatever your situation, it is still considered as your own business and can have numerous benefits in terms of your employability. The following steps will advise you how you can be as successful as possible in getting your business endeavour started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you set up as a tutor and advertise your services, you should firstly update your CV<\/strong>. Adapt it so that it’s specific to the tutoring role you’re planning to fulfil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n General aspects of law apply in the tutoring industry, and it\u2019s important that you comply with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, you need to set up as a sole trader<\/strong>.<\/a> To do this, you must register for Self Assessment and Class 2 National Insurance as soon as you can after starting tutoring. You can do this through Gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you work elsewhere, and you plan to tutor privately on top of your current job, you must still register for self-assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondly, you should invest in insurance. Public liability insurance<\/strong> is generally recommended for tutoring businesses. This insurance covers you if a member of the public suffers an injury or their property is damaged because of you. It includes cover for compensation claims, legal expenses, costs of repairs, and medical fees. You could also take out professional indemnity insurance. This type of insurance covers any compensation and legal fees that you may need to pay if somebody makes a claim about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to tutor in your own home, you should also conduct a simple risk assessment<\/strong> to identify any possible risks to health and safety. Look for any hazards, such as trailing wires and a cluttered workspace, and rectify these to promote good health and safety. You should also consider any allergies, such as if a student is allergic to pet hair and you have a pet, and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n You need to successfully promote your tutoring services to get your business started. You may want to register with a private tuition agency who will advertise you to potential clients. Online agencies such as Tutorful<\/a> and First Tutors<\/a> are trusted tutoring sites that allow tutors to set their own pay rates and manage their tutees. However, be aware that most agencies either take a percentage of your earnings during your time with them, or upfront.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is possible to advertise your services yourself. You can do this for free by using social media or by putting up advertising cards in local newsagents or other shop windows. In particular, social media can be a useful, and free, tool to use. You could set up a Facebook business account and ask your friends and family to show support by sharing the page or suggesting you to people who are looking for a tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Online tutoring is becoming increasingly popular. It is a flexible option for both tutors and tutees and eliminates the need for a private study space. The work takes place at a time that is convenient and reduces the cost of travelling for both or either party. If you are intending to tutor part-time alongside other commitments then doing so online may be easier if under time constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though your tutoring business is online, you are still considered a sole trader and must follow the same rules as a general private tutor that are outlined in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As well as understanding safeguarding for your tutee, you must also ensure your own personal safety<\/strong> when you\u2019re tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although these points may seem extreme, and problems are rare, it\u2019s important to consider your safety when tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n When meeting a potential new tutee, it\u2019s important that you are able to understand what areas of learning need focusing on, and how they are likely to learn best, as soon as possible. To make this process easier you should ask the student questions before the lesson. You may want them to fill out a questionnaire before meeting to give you a chance to prepare. You should know the subject, their age or level, the exam board, their current level and what they hope to achieve from the tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope that you found this article useful and you now know how to become a private tutor. For further resources to help you, take a look at the list below or checkout our full range of Safeguarding Courses<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Our guide has the essentials for becoming a private tutor, such as setting up as a sole trader, safeguarding advice & tips for the first session. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":37681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[81,66,80],"class_list":["post-25722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-education","tag-starting-a-business","tag-teachers-and-parents"],"acf":{"schema_disabled":false,"schema_properties_FAQPage_question_answer":null,"schema_properties_HowTo_howto_tools":null,"schema_properties_HowTo_howto_supplies":null,"schema_properties_HowTo_howto_steps":null,"schema_properties_WebPage_cssSelector":null,"schema_sameAs_repeater":null,"schema_custom_json_repeater":null,"schema_custom_json_override":false},"yoast_head":"\nDoes Safeguarding Apply to Private Tutoring?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Update Your CV and Register Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your CV should include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You have a number of responsibilities as a sole trader:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Consider Tutoring Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You could:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Personal Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Some simple steps you should take are:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat Should I Do For the First Tutoring Session?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to structure your first tutoring lesson:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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