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Eurica Tutoring Safeguarding Procedures

1. Purpose

Eurica Tutoring is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all students, especially minors and vulnerable individuals. This Safeguarding Procedure document outlines the steps that Eurica Tutoring and its tutors must take to ensure the protection of students from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

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2. Scope

These safeguarding procedures apply to all tutors, staff, and associates of Eurica Tutoring Ltd who may come into contact with students. All tutors are expected to follow these procedures to maintain a safe and supportive environment for learning.

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3. Definitions

  • Safeguarding: The protection of students, especially children and vulnerable individuals, from harm or abuse.

  • Abuse: Physical, emotional, sexual harm, or neglect inflicted on a student.

  • Vulnerable Individual: Any person who is at a higher risk of harm due to their age, disability, or other special circumstances.

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4. Safeguarding Principles

  • Safety First: The safety and well-being of students are paramount. All tutors must take every step to protect students from harm.

  • Zero Tolerance: Eurica Tutoring has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of abuse or neglect.

  • Accountability: All tutors are responsible for their own conduct when working with students and must report any safeguarding concerns immediately.

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5. Tutor Responsibilities

5.1. Training and Awareness

  • All tutors must complete safeguarding training before being introduced to clients.

  • Tutors must stay informed about safeguarding policies and practices.

5.2. Conduct with Students

  • Tutors must maintain a professional relationship with students and avoid inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to:

    • Any form of physical contact unless necessary and appropriate.

    • Emotional, verbal, or physical abuse.

    • Unnecessary one-on-one private interactions in non-professional environments.

  • Tutors must ensure that all online tutoring sessions take place via secure and appropriate platforms. If using a video conferencing tool, tutors must ensure the environment is conducive to learning, safe, and visible to others if necessary.

5.3. Reporting Concerns

  • If a tutor suspects that a student is at risk of harm or abuse, they must report their concerns immediately to Eurica Tutoring’s designated safeguarding lead (see Section 7).

  • Concerns should be raised if a student discloses any form of abuse, shows signs of neglect or harm, or if any behaviour by a student or other individual causes concern.

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6. Reporting and Escalation Procedures

6.1. Immediate Reporting

  • Any safeguarding concerns must be reported directly to the designated safeguarding lead at Eurica Tutoring (see contact details below).

  • Tutors must document all relevant information, including the nature of the concern, any evidence, and communications with the student or others involved.

6.2. Response

  • Upon receiving a safeguarding report, the designated safeguarding lead will:

    1. Review the concern and assess the level of risk.

    2. Contact appropriate authorities if necessary, including local child protection services or law enforcement.

    3. Take steps to protect the student and ensure the tutor is not involved with further sessions pending investigation, if applicable.

6.3. Confidentiality

  • Any information shared about safeguarding concerns must be kept confidential and only disclosed to the relevant authorities or individuals involved in the safeguarding process.

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7. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Eurica Tutoring’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing safeguarding procedures, receiving reports, and liaising with external agencies when required.

Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Name: Ejiroghene Otakoro
Email: ejiro.otakoro@euricatutoring.com
Phone: +44 7879131086

In the event of an emergency or if the DSL is unavailable, contact the local child protection services or law enforcement directly.

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8. Code of Conduct for Tutors

Tutors must adhere to the following code of conduct to ensure the safety of students:

  • Treat all students with respect and maintain appropriate boundaries.

  • Avoid any form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

  • Never share personal contact details with students, such as private phone numbers or social media accounts, unless authorized by Eurica Tutoring.

  • Always use secure communication channels when contacting students for tutoring purposes.

  • Refrain from making personal or inappropriate comments that could be misunderstood.

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9. Monitoring and Review

  • Eurica Tutoring will regularly review and update these safeguarding procedures to ensure they comply with current laws and best practices.

  • Tutors will be informed of any updates to safeguarding procedures and are required to implement changes accordingly.

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10. Failure to Comply

Failure to follow these safeguarding procedures may result in disciplinary action, including termination of a tutor’s contract with Eurica Tutoring, and potential reporting to the relevant authorities.

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Final Note

Eurica Tutoring takes safeguarding seriously. It is essential for all tutors to understand the critical role they play in protecting students and to act immediately on any concerns. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

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