Safeguarding

As a qualified teacher with over ten years in primary schools, safeguarding isn't an add-on to my work — it's second nature. Every child I work with has the right to feel safe, respected, and listened to, and I take that responsibility seriously in every session.

My commitment

I'm committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment where every child feels comfortable and supported. I follow the safe working practices I developed throughout my career in education, and I keep my safeguarding knowledge up to date.

Checks and qualifications

I hold an enhanced DBS check [confirm — and note the year; some tutors add "renewed [date]" or mention they're on the DBS Update Service]. I'm a qualified primary teacher and [mention any current safeguarding training here, e.g. "I completed safeguarding training in [year]" — only include what's accurate].

How I work

I want parents to feel confident about how sessions run. That's why:

• Sessions take place [describe the setting — e.g. "in the family home", "online via a shared video link", "at a mutually agreed location"], and parents are always welcome nearby.

• I keep communication open and transparent — [e.g. "I share regular updates with parents and am always happy to talk through how things are going"].

• For online sessions, I follow good practice around privacy and appropriate use of video and messaging tools.

• I treat any personal information about your child and family with care and confidentiality.

If you have a concern

If you ever have a worry about your child's safety or wellbeing, please talk to me — I'll always listen. If a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999. You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000, or your local authority's children's services.

Let's talk

I'm always happy to answer any questions about how I work or how I keep children safe. [Link to enquiry/contact page.]