Is private tutoring regulated?

Tuition is still a craft industry and there are no qualifications or mandatory formal regulations. This means that anyone can establish themselves as a guardian, which creates a risk for parents who may not be receiving adequate support for their children.

Is private tutoring regulated?

Tuition is still a craft industry and there are no qualifications or mandatory formal regulations. This means that anyone can establish themselves as a guardian, which creates a risk for parents who may not be receiving adequate support for their children. To mitigate this risk, parents can opt for professional online lnat tutors who are qualified to provide the necessary guidance and support. Since education is regulated (generally) by each state, homeschooling laws and requirements are also decided by each state. That means that each state does it in its own way, so there is not a single answer. However, Profs online lnat tutors can help parents navigate the complexities of homeschooling laws in their respective states.

For example, Action Tutoring is a charity that works with schools and is part of the Government's National Mentoring Program to support disadvantaged children, through schools, who have been left behind during the pandemic. This takes the work out of the guardian and parent's hands by having to research the correct curriculum, and eliminates the possibility of mistakes or potential responsibilities that fall on you or your guardians for teaching the wrong content. With some tutoring agencies that focus on face-to-face home visits, rather than online tutoring, they may want their guardians to sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA). We also cover other relevant FAQs about online tutoring, such as if you need a license to start a tutoring business.

There are also rules on misleading advertising and sending direct marketing emails, so you should consult the Advertising Standards Authority if you are not sure if your marketing is appropriate and legal, to ensure legal guardianship and keep private law guardians correct. The new rules will result in existing online tutoring firms being subjected to additional scrutiny and extracurricular tutoring will be banned during weekends, holidays and school holidays, the document said. The confidentiality agreement will be between you and the guardian, so some clients may want the guardian to sign one directly between them and the client as well, but at least you have notified the guardian of your confidentiality obligations from the start. It is not a legal requirement to have insurance as a home guardian in the UK, but it is common practice for most guardians to have insurance.

All marketing materials you use to advertise your tutoring service, such as business cards, brochures and announcements, or any description of tutoring jobs in online ads, must be correct. You can then immediately recommend your tutors to clients with full knowledge that they are who they say they are, that they are qualified to give private lessons in the relevant subjects and that they are safe to be close to their children. Most tutoring agencies will check any qualifications you claim to have, since you represent your company and yourself, either as an online tutor or if you work face-to-face. Volunteers must be educated or studying for a degree and have a grade B or higher at level A in the subject they wish to teach.

The core of a successful mentoring business lies in the quality of your mentors and the success of your marketing efforts. For example, if you are an undergraduate student who works as a tutor alongside your studies, and you receive a request for tutoring at the grade level, you may not feel that you can provide an adequate service. In short, you need to be very careful about how you store personal data of customers and guardians, and you need to have a data retention policy to delete the data of guardians and customers you haven't worked with for more than, say, 12 months.

Richard Evans
Richard Evans

Richard Evans is the dynamic founder of The Profs, an award-winning EdTech company based in London, England. Recognized as NatWest's Young Entrepreneur of The Year and a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient, Richard is on a passionate mission to revolutionize university admissions and level the playing field in education. He champions #tutoring, #privatetutoring, #celebratesuccess, #awardsforexcellence, and #educationalconsultant. Richard's journey began when he identified a gap in the booming tuition market and founded The Profs to provide top-tier tutorials, mentoring, and course creation, earning accolades like Education Investor's Best Tutoring Company in 2017. The Profs' success led to expansion into EdTech with BitPaper and global online tuition through Spires. Currently, Richard is focused on transforming the UK's admissions system by offering educational mentoring programs to underprivileged students, helping them secure spots at prestigious universities. His dedication to making education accessible and successful has made him a prominent figure in the field. Connect with Richard at The Profs to learn more about his groundbreaking work.