1. DBS Disclosure Details
✅ Enhanced DBS Certificate
Certificate holder:
[Your Name]
Disclosure number:
[DBS Certificate Number]
Date of issue:
[DBS Issue Date]
Certificate level:
Enhanced (with barred list check)
Issuing body:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Registered with Update Service:
[Yes / No]
Parents/guardians are welcome to verify this certificate on the DBS Update Service at gov.uk/dbs-update-service using the certificate number above. You will need the certificate holder's permission (which I give by providing this document).
The DBS certificate is renewed every [2 / 3] years, or immediately if there is any change in circumstances that requires re-checking.
2. Safeguarding Commitment
[Your Name] is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people receiving tutoring services. The following principles underpin all work with under-18 students:
- The welfare of the child is paramount in all decisions
- All students have the right to be protected from harm and exploitation
- Every suspicion or allegation of abuse will be taken seriously and reported appropriately
- Confidentiality is maintained except where a child is at risk of harm
3. Safe Working Practices
The following practices are in place for all sessions with under-18 students:
In-person sessions:
- Sessions are conducted in a suitable, open environment
- A parent/guardian will be informed of the session location and timing
- Physical contact is appropriate (e.g. guiding a pen) and not excessive
- Sessions are not held in locations that are not known to the parent/guardian
Online sessions:
- A parent/guardian is present in the building during all sessions
- Sessions are not recorded without prior written parental consent
- Communication outside session times is conducted via the parent/guardian
- No personal social media contact with under-18 students
4. Reporting Concerns
If [Your Name] has concerns about the welfare of a student, the following steps will be taken:
- Concerns will be documented immediately with date, time, and exact observations
- Where appropriate, the local authority's Children's Services will be contacted
- In an emergency, police (999) or the NSPCC (0808 800 5000) will be contacted
- Parents/guardians will be informed unless doing so could put the child at greater risk
Local authority area: [Your Town]
Local Children's Services: [Local Authority] Children's Services
NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free, 24/7)
Childline: 0800 1111
5. Allegations Against the Tutor
If a parent/guardian or student has a concern about the conduct of [Your Name], they should:
- Contact [Your Name] directly in the first instance at [Your Email Address]
- If the concern is serious, contact the local authority designated officer (LADO) in [Your Town]
- Contact the DBS if they believe the tutor should be barred from working with children
All concerns are taken seriously and will be investigated appropriately.
6. Training
Safeguarding training completed by [Your Name]:
- [Safeguarding Children Level 1 / NSPCC training / other] — completed [Training date]
- Training is renewed every [2 / 3] years
7. Statement Confirmation
I, [Your Name], confirm that I am committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all students, and that the information in this document is accurate as of the date below.