Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Organisation: Online-Tutoring.uk
Policy Owner: Sarah — Founder & Lead Tutor
Applies to: All tutors, staff, contractors, students, and parents
Review Date: Annually
1. Statement of Commitment
Online-Tutoring.uk is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We recognise our responsibility to provide a safe, supportive, and secure online learning environment where students feel respected, protected, and able to learn confidently.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
This policy follows principles outlined in:
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Working Together to Safeguard Children
The Children Acts 1989 & 2004
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
All online tuition sessions
One-to-one lessons
Small group masterclasses
Communication with students under 18
Online platforms used for teaching
3. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Name: Sarah
Role: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Contact: hello@online-tutoring.uk
Responsibilities include:
Managing safeguarding concerns
Maintaining safeguarding records
Liaising with parents and external agencies where required
Ensuring safeguarding training awareness
4. Definition of Safeguarding
Safeguarding includes:
Protecting children from abuse and neglect
Preventing impairment of health or development
Ensuring safe and effective care
Taking action to enable best outcomes
Types of abuse include:
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
Online exploitation
5. Safer Working Practices
Tutors will:
Maintain professional boundaries at all times
Use approved teaching platforms only
Communicate through official business channels
Avoid private social media contact with students
Conduct lessons in appropriate professional environments
6. Online Learning Safety
Lessons take place via secure platforms (e.g., Zoom/Merithub).
Parents are encouraged to supervise younger students.
Sessions may be recorded where appropriate for safeguarding purposes.
Tutors must ensure appropriate backgrounds and conduct.
7. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
If a concern arises:
Record factual information immediately.
Do not promise confidentiality.
Report to the DSL immediately.
DSL determines next action.
Where a child is at immediate risk:
👉 Contact 999 or local safeguarding services.
8. Confidentiality
Information is shared only on a need-to-know basis to protect the child.
9. Recruitment & DBS
Online-Tutoring.uk promotes safer recruitment by:
Requiring enhanced DBS checks where applicable
Verifying identity and qualifications
Maintaining professional standards
10. Policy Review
This policy is reviewed annually or following safeguarding updates.
