Cloud 9 Tutoring – Safeguarding Policy
Effective Date: [1/6/25]
Last Updated: [1/6/25]
Policy Owner: Tyler Welby , Founder, Cloud 9 Tutoring
1. Statement of Commitment
At Cloud 9 Tutoring, we are fully committed to providing a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment for every student. Safeguarding is central to our ethos, and we take the welfare and protection of children and young people extremely seriously. All of our tutors are carefully selected, thoroughly vetted, and held to high standards of academic excellence, integrity, and pastoral responsibility.
2. Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all tutoring activities conducted by Cloud 9 Tutoring, including:
3. Safer Recruitment and Tutor Vetting
Cloud 9 Tutoring follows a robust recruitment and vetting process. All tutors:
DBS Requirements:
Copies or evidence of DBS certification are obtained and verified by Cloud 9 Tutoring before any tutoring begins.
4. Tutor Conduct & Professional Expectations
Tutors working with Cloud 9 Tutoring must:
All sessions, especially online, must take place in a neutral, safe environment. Parents are encouraged to supervise or be present in the vicinity during lessons where appropriate.
5. Online Safety Measures
For online tutoring:
6. Responding to Safeguarding Concerns
Although Cloud 9 Tutoring is not a school or regulated institution, we take concerns seriously. Any tutor, parent, or student who becomes aware of a potential safeguarding issue must report it promptly to:
Tyler Welby
Founder, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
📧 [info@cloud9tutoring.com]
📞 [07498073291]
In serious cases, we will report to the local safeguarding authority or police as appropriate.
7. Training & Awareness
While we are not a school or registered charity, we strongly encourage tutors to:
8. Confidentiality and Data Protection
We comply with GDPR and UK data protection laws. Personal information shared with Cloud 9 Tutoring is used solely for educational and safeguarding purposes and is kept securely.
9. Review of Policy
This policy is reviewed annually or whenever there is a significant change in operational structure or safeguarding legislation.