Online Safety Policy

Online-Tutoring.uk recognises that online education requires clear digital safeguarding measures.

Platform Safety

Lessons are delivered using secure platforms with controlled access links.

  • Waiting rooms enabled where possible

  • Password-protected sessions

  • No public meeting links

Tutor Expectations

Tutors must:

  • Use professional accounts only

  • Teach from appropriate environments

  • Dress professionally

  • Maintain respectful communication

Student Expectations

  • Students should:

    • Attend sessions respectfully

    • Use appropriate language

    • Avoid recording sessions without permission

Parent Responsibilities

Parents are encouraged to:

  • Provide a suitable learning space

  • Supervise younger learners

  • Inform tutors of safeguarding needs

Communication Rules

Permitted:
✅ Email via business address
✅ Platform messaging

Not permitted:
❌ Personal messaging apps
❌ Social media contact

Recording Sessions

Sessions may be recorded for:

  • safeguarding

  • quality assurance

  • training

Parents will be informed where recording occurs