OXFORD, England , Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tutors International, provider of premium tutoring services, has today issued a statement about DBS checks in the private tutoring industry. Adam Caller , CEO and Founder of Tutors International, a leading provider of global tuition, has issued a comment about the need for DBS checks on all private tutors, stating, " .
.. as much as we all want to believe that these checks are a panacea, reality shows that they aren't foolproof.
DBS checks, while important, are clearly not working. " Read the comment here: https://tutors-international.com/news/dbs-checks-dont-protect-children-safeguarding-in-private-tutoring-needs-more-than-background-checks Adam Caller highlights inefficiencies within the existing system of DBS checks for teachers, stating, '' While DBS checks can provide a history of past offences, they do not prevent future incidents.
They're important, but they're not a guarantee of safety. A comprehensive approach involving all stakeholders is what is really needed for child protection in private tutoring. " Tutors International emphasises the importance of adopting a more collaborative child protection strategy, with parents, tutors, schools, and other agencies working holistically.
Tutors International sets out potential guidelines on creating greater transparency and more open communication, including encouraging greater levels of parental presence, and creating environments where children feel safe to speak up. " We all .