Policies for Tutors

Principles

The aim of this policy is to safeguard all students and tutors. This policy should be read and understood before engaging in any tutoring sessions.

Any tutor must be fully aware of the procedures to protect themselves and their students:

  • Tutors should be working in an open and transparent way.
  • Tutors should always act in the student’s best interests.

Confidentiality

  • Tutors should use professional judgment before sharing any personal information.
  • Tutors should always seek advice from a director of Tutors 101 if they are in doubt.
  • There will be no form of communication (email, phone, text, social media, etc.) directly between tutors and students under the age of 18. All correspondences is through the Tutors 101 directors, parents of students, or directly with students over the age of 18 and for academic and scheduling purposes only.

Propriety and Behavior

Tutors must follow the Tutors 101 code of conduct:

  • Tutors should wear clothing that is appropriate, and not seen as offensive, revealing, or sexually provocative.
  • Tutors should not share too much personal information with students.
  • Personal mobile phone use should be avoided while in the student’s home.
  • Please ask the parent or guardian if you should remove your shoes.
  • Please introduce yourself and shake hands with the parent or guardian on your first visit.
  • Please remember the child’s name prior to your arrival.
  • Tutors should discuss any cause for concern with Margo or Stacey immediately.

Safety

  • Tutors should never enter a house alone to tutor a minor without the presence of a caregiver.
  • Tutors should work in open areas of the home where the doors are left open.
  • Parents/caregivers should remain as a visible presence at home.
  • Always keep discussions on a professional level.
  • If at any point during a session a tutor feels uncomfortable about any behavior from the pupil or a parent/caregiver, the tutor should end the session and leave the student with an adult. The situation should be reported to the directors of Tutors 101 immediately.
  • Never provide any transportation for a student.

PLEASE TEXT US AT THE COMPLETION OF EACH SESSION. GIVE US A BRIEF UPDATE OF HOW THE SESSION WENT AND IF YOU CONFIRMED THE DATE AND TIME OF YOUR NEXT SESSION.