Safeguarding Statement

The wellbeing and safety of every child I work with comes first. This statement sets out how Phonics to Physics helps keep children safe, whether in one-to-one lessons or a group course.

My commitments

• I hold an enhanced DBS check, available for parents to view on request.
• A parent or guardian holds every account and is responsible for supervising younger children during online lessons.
• I never contact children privately. All arrangements and messages go through the parent, via the portal or email.
• I keep children's personal data to a minimum and never share it publicly (see our privacy policy).

Online lessons & group courses

• Sessions use a reputable video platform. Group sessions (such as the 11+ Bootcamp) use a waiting room and a private join link shared only with enrolled families — never posted publicly.
• Cameras are optional, and there are no private one-to-one messages between children and the tutor during sessions.
• Parents are welcome nearby and are copied on all course communications.

Recordings

Some group sessions are recorded so enrolled families can catch up if they miss a day. Recordings are shared only with enrolled families through a private link, are not made public, and are deleted a reasonable time after the course ends. Please let me know at signup if you'd prefer your child not to appear on camera.

Raising a concern

If you ever have a safeguarding concern, please contact me directly at hello@phonicstophysics.com. If a child is at immediate risk of harm, always call the emergency services on 999. You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000or your local authority's children's services.