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There are several areas of risk that should be considered when tutoring online. Some of the main ones include:

  1. Technical Issues: Technical issues such as poor internet connection and audio or video problems can disrupt the tutoring sessions and cause frustration for both the tutor and the student.
  2. Security and Privacy: Online tutoring requires sharing personal information such as name, email address, and payment details. It is important to ensure that the platform used for online tutoring is secure and that the privacy of both the tutor and the student is protected.
  3. Interruptions: Online tutoring sessions may be interrupted by external factors such as power outages, internet disruptions, and unexpected interruptions by family members or pets. It is important to have a backup plan in place to manage such situations.
  4. Communication: Online tutoring can present communication challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences, and misunderstandings due to a lack of non-verbal cues.
  5. Student Engagement: It can be more challenging to keep students engaged during online tutoring sessions than in-person sessions. Tutors must find ways to keep students motivated and focused.
  6. Ethics and Professionalism: Online tutoring requires the same level of professionalism and ethical behaviour as in-person tutoring. Tutors must maintain appropriate boundaries and avoid any behaviour that could be seen as inappropriate or unprofessional.

Overall, by being aware of these risks and taking steps to mitigate them, tutors can provide a safe and effective online tutoring experience for their students.

It is estimated that a quarter of parents in the UK employ a tutor for their child at some stage of their school career. Possible reasons for considering getting a tutor:

  • In Year 2, to ensure your child is ready for KS1 SATs or assessments for prep school.
  • In Years 4 or 5, to prepare your child for 11+ Entrance Exams for the local Grammar School or Year 7 Entrance Exams for selective Independent Schools. Most grammar schools (and some independents) test English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
  • In Year 6, to strengthen English, Maths and Science skills, ahead of KS2 SATs examinations, which often determine the sets your child will start in at their Secondary School in Year 7.
  • In Years 7 and 8, to prepare your child for Common Entrance Exams or 13 + Grammar School Entrance Exams.
  • In Years 10 or 11, to support a difficult GCSE subject.
  • In Years 12 and 13, to ensure A-Level grades are on track to meet UCAS offers.
  • In all year groups, to improve schoolwork following a dip in grades in a school report.
  • In all year groups, to put your child back on track after a weak mock or exam result.
  • In all year groups, following any absence from school, perhaps due to a prolonged illness or unexpected family difficulty.
  • In all year groups, when your child has a suspected or diagnosed specific learning difficulty.

Read more about the benefits of one-to-one tuition here.

Parents in the UK do not have to register their children for homeschooling, but it is recommended that they inform their local education authority (LEA) of their intention to homeschool. Homeschooled children in the UK are not required to follow the national curriculum, but parents should ensure their children receive a suitable education.

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