1. Introduction
At The Tuition College, we recognise the importance of technology in education and everyday life. While the internet and digital devices provide valuable opportunities for learning, they also present risks.
We are committed to ensuring that all students, parents, and staff understand how to use technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully. This policy is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the UK Safer Internet Centre guidance.
2. Our Commitment
We aim to:
- Protect students from risks such as cyberbullying, grooming, exploitation, radicalisation, harmful or inappropriate content, and online scams.
- Teach students how to behave responsibly online, respecting themselves and others.
- Provide parents with advice on supporting their child’s online safety at home.
- Ensure staff are trained to recognise and respond to e-safety concerns.
- Use secure systems (TutorBird, Stripe) that comply with GDPR and safeguard student information.
3. Expectations for Students
Students are expected to:
- Use College devices and the internet responsibly, for learning purposes only.
- Respect others online and never use technology to bully, harass, or intimidate.
- Not share personal details (address, phone number, passwords) with others online.
- Not access harmful, illegal, or age-inappropriate material.
- Not take photos, videos, or recordings of staff or other students without permission.
- Report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe to a tutor or the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
4. Expectations for Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to:
- Monitor their child’s online activity at home and set appropriate boundaries.
- Talk regularly with their child about safe and respectful internet use.
- Ensure devices used for College work are protected with up-to-date antivirus software and parental controls where appropriate.
- Report e-safety concerns to the College promptly.
- Support the College’s approach to online safety and reinforce it at home.
5. Expectations for Staff
Staff will:
- Model safe and responsible use of technology.
- Supervise student use of devices in lessons.
- Immediately report and record any e-safety concerns.
- Never engage in inappropriate online contact with students.
- Follow the College’s safeguarding and GDPR policies in all digital communications.
6. Online Teaching & Communication
- All online lessons must take place through approved platforms.
- Sessions may be recorded for safeguarding and quality assurance purposes.
- Students should attend online lessons from a suitable space at home (not a bedroom if possible).
- Parents are encouraged to be nearby when children are participating in online tuition.
7. Reporting Concerns
- Any student who feels unsafe online should report it to a trusted adult immediately.
- Concerns raised at the College will be passed to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- If a serious safeguarding issue is identified, the DSL may contact parents, schools, social services, or the police.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Nazia Younis, Admin@Thetuitioncollege.co.uk. 07493027681
Deputy DSL: Asad Zaman, Headofcentre@thetuitioncollege.co.uk. 07812332481
8. Breaches
- Misuse of technology (e.g., cyberbullying, accessing harmful content, breaking rules) will be treated as a safeguarding and behaviour issue.
- Sanctions may include warnings, suspension from lessons, or removal from The Tuition College.
- In serious cases, incidents may be referred to external agencies.
9. Monitoring & Review
This E-Safety Guidance will be reviewed annually and updated in line with new statutory guidance, technological developments, and emerging risks.