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The Tutor Pages Launches Survey of the Independent Safeguarding Authority

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Survey of Tutors about the ISA

Today The Tutor Pages has launched a new survey of private tutors’ reactions to the government’s new vetting and barring scheme.

Later this year the UK government will introduce measures intended to protect children and vulnerable adults and reduce the risk of abuse from paedophiles and other unsuitable people. Many of those who work with children will have to register with the government’s Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) under a new vetting and barring scheme.

If you are a tutor or coach, please take part in our survey to voice your opinion on this vitally important issue, and for a chance to win a year’s membership to The Tutor Pages.

If you know any private teachers, we kindly request that you let them know the link below so that they can take part in the survey.

Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ISAtutorsurvey

Answering the survey takes about 5 minutes.

If you are a tutor, here are three important reasons for taking part in this survey:

  • this scheme will have a profound effect on tutoring in the UK, and our survey will inform you of how you will be affected.
  • gathering a large number of responses means that we can voice the opinions of tutors in general, and promote your best interests.
  • you will have the chance to win one of 50 free memberships to The Tutor Pages (or a free renewal if you’re a current member).

Thank you for your time, and we sincerely hope you will wish to take part.

Sincerely,

Henry Fagg

Director, The Tutor Pages Ltd

Later this year the UK government will introduce measures intended to protect children and
vulnerable adults and reduce the risk of abuse from paedophiles and other unsuitable people.

Many of those who work with children will have to register with the Independent Safeguarding
Authority (ISA) under a new vetting and barring scheme.

If you are a tutor or coach, please take part in our survey to voice your opinion on this vitally
important issue, and for a chance to win a year's membership to The Tutor Pages.

If you know any private teachers, we kindly request that you forward this email to them so that
they are able to take part in the survey.

Here is the link to the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ISAtutorsurvey

Answering the survey takes about 5 minutes.

If you are a tutor, here are three important reasons for taking part in this survey:

- this scheme will have a profound effect on tutoring in the UK, and our survey will inform you of
how you will be affected.
- gathering a large number of responses means that we can voice the opinions of tutors in general,
and promote your best interests.
- you will have the chance to win one of 50 free memberships to The Tutor Pages (or a free renewal
if you're a current member).

Thank you for your time, and we sincerely hope you will wish to take part.

Sincerely,

Henry Fagg
Director, The Tutor Pages Ltd

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The Life of a Tutor: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

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Most people have heard how Asian countries take their tutoring pretty seriously.

But who would have believed that a tutor in Hong Kong could become a national celebrity? Apparently, Kelvin Ko is just that.

Not only has he made the big time, he’s also suing makers of a film for damaging his reputation by depicting him as character of ill-repute: Seven Ko, a character in the film Trick or Cheat teaches students swear words and even sleeps with exam officials to gain access to examination questions…

Who ever said that tutoring wasn’t glamorous? See the full story here.

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Living with the 11-plus exam

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

The 11-plus exam is back in the news again this week with the publication of a new document Ending Rejection at Eleven Plus by the campaign group Comprehensive Future.

The 11-plus can safely lay claim to being the most controversial exam in England. Melissa Benn’s recent article on the subject, and the vehement avalanche of responses it generated, are a case in point.

One way in to the debate is to see how it’s shaped by two psychological tendencies which are always in opposition: altruism and egocentrism. This fact alone should tell us the arguments will rage on and on, and often within the same individual. Many parents have egalitarian ideals, but at the same time want the very best for their child. As with all oppositions, balance must be sought, whether at the personal or societal level.

Ultimately, however, parents for whom the 11-plus is an option must deal with the system as it currently stands. They need to be sensible and pragmatic. If they decide to go for it, not only forward-planning, but the whole approach from the start is critical. No child should be made to feel a failure. As Susan Hamlyn, in her excellent article on The Tutor Pages states, ‘the business of applying to this or that school should be a ‘let’s give it a go’ venture, not a matter of life, death, family honour, tradition, pride or, above all, fear of letting one’s parents down.’

Luckily, there is good advice at hand. Firstly, Susan’s own book, 11+ English: A Parent’s Toolkit is a recognised authority on the topic. Secondly, the website elevenplusexams.co.uk contains a staggering amount of information on the topic, as well as several very active forums. This website features as one of our top 20 educational websites in the UK, as listed in our own resource, Tutoring: The Complete Guide.

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