Tutoring Policies
Clear arrangements make tutoring easier for everyone.
Please read through the policies before regular sessions begin and ask if anything is unclear.
Payment
Regular tutoring is billed in monthly blocks. Payment for the next block is due two days before its first session, and new students pay for their first block before tutoring begins. If a session is rescheduled, the dates of future invoices do not move with it. Your rate, currency and any separately charged marking or feedback will always be confirmed in advance. Payment can be made by PayPal or bank transfer.
Cancellations and rescheduling
If you give at least 7 days’ notice, a session can be cancelled without charge. With at least 12 hours’ notice but less than 7 days, the session can be rescheduled instead. The replacement session must take place within four weeks of the original date, at a mutually convenient available time. If it is not used within those four weeks, it expires. Cancellations with less than 12 hours’ notice are charged and cannot be made up. The same applies to no-shows.
Academic integrity
Our role is to guide the student’s thinking without taking over assessed work. We help students understand the task, examine their reasoning and identify areas for further attention, while decisions, analysis and final submitted work remain the student’s own. The work must meet the academic-integrity requirements of their school or examination board.
Working together
Tutoring works best when the student is actively involved. I expect students to attempt tasks, answer and ask questions, and tell me when they need help. Parents can support the process with encouragement and practical organisation, while the student remains responsible for their learning. I can provide additional practice when it is useful, but tutoring does not replace school or independent study. I provide honest feedback about the student’s current understanding, the progress they are making and the most useful next steps.
The next step
Let’s talk about the next step.
Tell me what the student is studying, what they would like to achieve and where things are getting difficult. Start with a conversation, then decide whether Auxesis feels like the right fit.