Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Student Welfare
At Cambs Tutors, the safety, wellbeing and welfare of every student are fundamental to our approach to teaching.
Cambs Tutors is led by a qualified teacher with professional experience in secondary education, child development and supporting learners with additional educational needs.
DBS and Professional Suitability
Our founder holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has professional experience working with children and young people.
DBS status: Enhanced, Child and Adult workforce, and currently on the Update Service.
Details of relevant safeguarding checks can be discussed with parents before tuition begins.
Safeguarding Contact
As the founder and current sole tutor, Shelly Gathigia Wadsworth is responsible for safeguarding arrangements at Cambs Tutors.
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Shelly Gathigia Wadsworth, Founder, Cambs Tutors
Contact: s.wadsworth@cambstutors.co.uk
Parents and students are encouraged to raise any concerns about student welfare promptly.
Independent Safeguarding Support
If a concern relates to the conduct of the tutor, or a parent or student does not feel comfortable raising a concern directly with Cambs Tutors, they may contact:
- Local authority children's services: Warwickshire Family Connect / Children's Social Care at 01926 414144
- Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): lado@warwickshire.gov.uk, (01926) 745376
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Cambs Tutors is committed to maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, safe communication practices and clear safeguarding procedures for both online and face-to-face tuition.
Talk it through with us first
A free, no-obligation conversation about your child's needs, goals and how tuition could help.