Safety, transparency and peace of mind
We built KlaraLearn to give parents access to affordable, high-quality global teaching talent without compromising on safety or visibility.
Quick Answer
Tutors outside the UK cannot be DBS checked. KlaraLearn uses identity verification, an interview, a curriculum assessment, recorded lessons, and a free 15-minute introductory session before paid bookings.
Our international safeguarding approach
When UK parents look for a tutor locally, they often rely on DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. However, a DBS check is a UK-specific process and cannot be run on international residents.
Because KlaraLearn connects families with educators in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other locations, we do not rely on UK DBS checks. Instead, we have implemented a comprehensive alternative safeguarding process designed for international talent. This ensures that every tutor on our platform is verified and that every lesson is conducted with full transparency.
1. Identity Verification
Before a tutor can list their services, we verify their identity. This process confirms they are who they say they are, providing a foundational layer of security.
2. Interview and Assessment
We interview prospective tutors to evaluate their professionalism and communication skills. They also undergo an assessment of their curriculum knowledge and subject expertise to ensure they meet the standard expected for UK curriculum tutoring.
3. Platform Lessons
Lessons use the Zoom or Google Meet link saved in KlaraLearn. A notetaker called KlaraLearn Notetaker joins every lesson. Tutors must not send a different link or remove the notetaker.
4. Session Recording & Parent Visibility
We believe transparency is a vital safeguard. Lessons conducted through KlaraLearn are recorded so parents can review learning activity and maintain visibility.
- Parents can watch their child’s lesson video for 30 days.
- Learning activity and topics covered are documented.
- Tutor feedback is visible to parents after sessions.
5. The Introductory Session
Before committing to paid lessons, families can arrange a 15-minute introductory session. This gives parents the opportunity to ask questions directly, observe the tutor's style, and ensure they feel completely comfortable with the arrangement.
Safeguarding questions parents ask
Private tutor safeguarding policy
A parent handing a child to a tutor they have not met wants a written process, not a badge. KlaraLearn’s process is built for tutors who may live outside the UK, so a DBS certificate is not the test. DBS does not cover a tutor in Lagos or Nairobi.
Before a profile is shown, the tutor’s identity is checked, they are interviewed, and their curriculum knowledge is assessed for the UK subjects they want to teach. Lessons use the Zoom or Google Meet link saved in KlaraLearn and are recorded so a parent can watch what happened for 30 days. The free 15-minute trial is part of that process: you can leave before a paid lesson. Read the Safeguarding Policy, how a lesson runs, and then compare tutor profiles.
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