The Tutor's Workbook

Contracts, parents, payments, and the admin side of running a private tutoring practice — practical advice for UK independent tutors.

5 October 2026 · 4 min
Tutoring fee increase: how much notice to give parents
How much notice should a private tutor give before a fee rise? What the law says, what to put in your terms, and a free fee change notice form.
5 October 2026 · 4 min
When a pupil is ill: what a tutor should write down about missed lessons and fees
What to put in writing when a pupil is ill: missed lessons, make-ups and fees for UK private tutors, plus a free illness and missed lesson record.
5 October 2026 · 4 min
Recording a safeguarding concern as a private tutor: what to write down
What a private tutor should write down if worried about a child, who to tell in England, Scotland and Wales, and a free safeguarding concern record.
5 October 2026 · 3 min
Working through a tutoring agency: what to check about clients before you sign
Agency says you cannot take its clients? What a non-solicitation clause is, what to ask before signing, and a free agency terms checklist for UK tutors.
5 October 2026 · 3 min
Tutoring a home-educated child: the paperwork a tutor needs
Tutoring home-educated children in the UK: who is responsible, what to agree with parents, and a free home education tutoring arrangement sheet.
5 November 2026 · 7 min
How to become a private tutor in the UK (2026): checks, tax and paperwork
How to become a private tutor in the UK in 2026: qualifications, DBS, PVG and AccessNI checks, HMRC registration, rates, pupils and paperwork.
5 November 2026 · 4 min
How much do private tutors charge in the UK? 2026 hourly rates by level and region
What UK private tutors charge per hour in 2026, by level, subject and region, with reported medians and ranges, plus how to work out your own rate.
5 November 2026 · 7 min
Private tutor tax in the UK 2026 to 2027: registering, expenses, National Insurance and records
Self-employed tax for UK private tutors in 2026 to 2027: when to register, allowable expenses, National Insurance, Making Tax Digital and records.
5 November 2026 · 6 min
How to find tutoring clients in the UK: local pupils, online platforms and word of mouth
How UK private tutors find pupils: word of mouth, schools, a Google Business Profile, your own page, and how platform fees work, with sources.
24 June 2026 · 9 min
Private Tutor Contract: UK Guide & Essential Clauses
Your definitive guide to the private tutor contract. What it must include, common mistakes, and how to create a tutoring agreement that protects you and yo
14 June 2026 · 4 min
When a Tutoring Relationship Is Not Working: How to Exit Professionally
Not every tutoring relationship runs its course naturally. Here is how to end one professionally, respectfully, and with your reputation intact.
14 June 2026 · 4 min
Working With Parents: Clear Expectations From the Start
How tutors can set clear expectations with parents at the outset — covering communication, progress, involvement, and what you will and will not provide.
14 June 2026 · 3 min
What a Tutoring Agreement Should Set Out Before Lesson One
The key things every tutoring agreement should cover before you start teaching — from lesson format to fees and safeguarding expectations.
14 June 2026 · 4 min
Terms for Online Lessons: Tech, Recordings and Privacy
Tutoring online means navigating questions about tech failures, session recordings, and data privacy. Here is what your online terms should cover.
14 June 2026 · 3 min
Safeguarding basics every private tutor should have in writing
A guide for UK private tutors on the safeguarding essentials — what to put in writing, what policies you need, and how to protect yourself and your pupils.
14 June 2026 · 3 min
Raising Your Tutoring Rates: How to Do It Without Losing Families
A practical guide to raising your tutoring rates professionally — when to do it, how to communicate it, and why most families will accept a fair increase.
14 June 2026 · 3 min
DBS Checks for Tutors: What You Need and When
A clear guide to DBS checks for private tutors — who needs one, which level applies, and how to handle it professionally with families.
14 June 2026 · 4 min
Cancellation and Payment Terms That Respect Everyone's Time
Clear cancellation and payment policies help tutors run a sustainable business while keeping family relationships professional and straightforward.

Professional documents for UK private tutors

Client Agreement, Parental Consent Form, DBS & Safeguarding Policy, Online Tutor Terms, Cancellation Policy, Social Media Policy, GDPR Notice, Invoice Template.

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