Safeguarding for Tutors: Holly Goodwin’s Advice for Tutors

Safeguarding can feel daunting when you’re tutoring solo, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’m joined by Holly Goodwin, safeguarding lead for The Tutors’ Association and a former school DSL, to demystify what safeguarding really means for tutors day to day. We dig into the big picture (children at the centre, clear boundaries, and confident communication) and the practicals you’ll face: handling a disclosure, liaising with parents and schools, when to contact the local authority, simple record-keeping that stands up, and how the home-education register and KCSIE (Part 1) affect your practice.We also get into the “nitty gritty” that pops up in our community all the time, lone working (in your home and in a family’s home), whether parents should stay, safer online set-ups, and why most tutors don’t need to record lessons (plus the GDPR pitfalls if you do). Finally, Holly shares ways to protect your own wellbeing and avoid isolation, including where to find mental health support via the Hub of Hope. Check the show notes for links to The Tutors’ Association, KCSIE Part 1, and key resources mentioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.