The Private Tutoring Handbook a practical guide to setting up as a private tutor
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contents An Overview of the Private Tutoring Industry What Qualifications? Obtaining a DBS Check as a Private Tutor What Skills/Qualities Make a good Private Tutor Tutoring at Home or at Students’ Homes The Legalities of Working as a Private Tutor Insurance for Private Tutors Tax Matters Tutoring at 11 Plus Level The Challenges of Starting Classroom Teaching vs Private Tutoring Registering with Tutoring Agencies Online Tutoring How to Improve a Student’s Confidence Keeping up with Industry Trends A Practical Marketing Strategy How to Set Your Tutoring Rates Market Positioning Branding Your Tutoring Business Registering with Tutor Directories Online Tutoring Platforms Marketing with your own Website Google Ads & Search Engine Optimisation Gathering Testimonials and Reviews Social Media Marketing for Tutors Private Tutoring Directories Interviews with Private Tutors Appendices & Checklists
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