The past two years has seen children in and out of remote learning and subsequently a rise in parents seeking tutoring services to improve their children's learning.

In a recent article by The Educator, it stated 'The majority (67%) of parents worry they won’t be able to effectively help their kids with homework this year, according to new research.

While 63% of parents surveyed believe that homework is necessary in today’s world, many are turning to experts for help, contributing to the rise of educational tutoring services.'

But using a tutoring service isn't always the answer, nor is it always safest option. 

CSPV partnered with VIT, VRQA, CCYP, Parents Victoria, Victorian Disability Worker Commission, Victorian Parents Council, Youth Affairs Council and VicSRC on a community expectations group to raise awareness for parents about child safety when hiring tutors. The following fact sheet provides you with information about what to be aware of when hiring tutors to ensure they are registered with VIT and have appropriate qualifications to work with children. The Register of Disciplinary Action is also available to check whether the tutor you are seeking to hire has an past history and if they have been deregistered. This fact sheet will support you to make sure your child is in safe hands should you feel the need to hire a tutoring service.

We would always encourage you to seek further support from your child's school if you have any concerns about your child's learning progress, however if you feel the need to seek external support, this resource will support you to keep your child safe.