Guidance published for safe tutoring in homes

The Tutors' Association has released guidance on tutoring in student's homes, based on current guidance.

It says that private tutoring in other people’s homes is permitted in the event that it cannot be undertaken remotely, which is still the preferred method. In addition, neither party should be showing any signs of being unwell and both parties must be comfortable with the level of risk involved.

You must maintain social distancing wherever possible. Ideally 2 meters or 1 metre+ if that’s not possible.

Tutors must wash their hands on arrival and maintain social distancing when entering the home.

They must discuss with households ahead of a visit to ask that social distancing guidelines (2m, or 1m with risk mitigation where 2m is not viable) are maintained, as well as ask households to leave all internal doors open to minimise contact with door handles. Ventilation must be maximised whenever possible.

Tutors must ddentifying busy areas across the household where people travel to, from or through, for example, stairs and corridors, and minimise movement within these areas.

They should also bring their own food and drink to households if appropriate and have breaks outside if possible, are well avoiding sharing pens, documents and other objects.

Wearing a face covering is required by law when travelling as a passenger on public transport in England. Elsewhere in England it is optional and is not required by law, including in the workplace. If you choose to wear one, it is important to use face coverings properly and wash your hands before putting them on and before and after taking them off.