Effective Date: 01/04/2026 | Last Updated: 01/04/2026
UK Study Today Ltd, operator of RubiconTutors.com, is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. This policy outlines our measures to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment, online and in-person.
This policy follows UK laws including:
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Care Act 2014 (Safeguarding Adults)
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 standards.
This policy applies to all tutors providing services, learners (minors and adults), parents/guardians, and internal staff.
Platform: Responsible for Enhanced DBS/ID verification, providing training resources, and acting on all reported concerns.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr. xxxxx (safeguarding@rubicontutors.com).
Tutors: Must maintain professional conduct, report concerns within 1 hour, and use platform communication tools exclusively.
Parents: Responsible for monitoring minor sessions and reporting any unprofessional conduct.
4.1 Enhanced DBS & ID Verification: All tutors must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate with a Children’s Barred List check. We also perform mandatory identity checks to ensure documentation validity.
4.2 Safe Communication: Tutors are strictly prohibited from requesting personal contact details (social media, private email, or phone). Any communication outside the Rubicon Tutors portal is a breach of policy.
4.3 Online Safeguards: Encrypted video sessions and monitoring data are processed under the 'Legal Obligation' and 'Public Interest' lawful bases of the UK GDPR.
4.4 Attendance Monitoring: If a minor student does not show up, the tutor must report this within 1 hour. This provides a safety audit trail and ensures student whereabouts are confirmed.
Immediate Danger: Call 999 for emergency services.
Internal Referral: Contact the DSL at safeguarding@RubiconTutors.com or +44 20 8286 2784. Reports are acknowledged within 24 hours.
External Support: * NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 (Protecting children).
Childline: 0800 1111 (Support for students).
LADO: Contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (e.g., Islington or City of London) for allegations involving staff/tutors.
Whistleblowing: We support a transparent culture; concerns regarding platform management can be reported directly to the NSPCC.
Any tutor subject to a safeguarding allegation will be suspended immediately pending investigation. We reserve the right to report serious concerns to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and relevant authorities.
Staff and tutors are trained to identify and report signs of Physical, Emotional, and Sexual abuse, as well as Neglect and Financial/Coercive Exploitation.
All safeguarding data is handled in strict accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
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Email: info@RubiconTutors.com