Type of Contract: This is an ongoing contract and applies over a 3 year period.
Location: Lessons are held at Totnes Tutors, Office 15 Blacklers, Park Road, Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 or at my/your Home on agreement.
Paid parking is available opposite or in the main carpark across from Dartington Hall. There is also parking available in the overflow car park behind the Green Cafe
Fees:
• £45-£50 per 1 hour lesson (dependent on SEN need)
• Travel time (1-5 miles) £5
What’s included:
• Free Initial Assessment.
• An Individualised Formulation of Needs, (on-going formative assessment.)
• An Education Support/Lesson Plan, (regular reviews & feedback).
• Email Support for Parents.
All basic materials/resources and books provided
All Specialist materials/resources provided for the 2nd courses offered.
Exam practice materials supplied for 11+ – GCSEs & SATs
11+ Mock Exams scheduled from March each year.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation due to sickness: In the first instance of sickness, an alternative lesson will be
offered in the present month, or funds transferred over to the following monthly invoice – if
the sickness continues for another week and we do not receive 24 hours’ notice – a fee will be
charged.
If a lesson is cancelled without sickness/compassionate leave, a full fee will be charged.
Please discuss any changes to a particular lesson day/time in advance beforehand, we will
accommodate if we can.
• If a lesson is cancelled by the Tutor – an alternative lesson will be booked within the
month, if suitable or your payment returned or transferred.
We require fees to be paid One month in advance for full-time students – due on 1st – 5th of each month after Invoice received from Teach Works Totnes Tutors. Please ensure payment is made before the 5th of each month at the latest so resources are available for your child.
A full term of 3 months in advance is required for fortnightly or part-time students.
A new system of Direct Debit will be an option introduced in January.
In the event of consistent late payments – a payment of direct debit or standing order will be required to secure tuition bookings/further non-payments may result in suspension of lessons until full fees are paid.
Note: Reservation fees are booked at a cost of 1 month in advance with a 14-day cancellation
period on receipt of invoice in writing by email.
We require a 28 days’ notice for cancellation of contract – this payment will be required with
attendance or not. Note: (This does not include any holiday period).
Travel Costs: If lessons are taught at home – there is a travel/time cost of up to 5 miles @£5.00
Important changes to lessons can be negotiated with your tutor.
Please note that Totnes Tutors will be closed during the following school holiday periods:
- February Half-Term
- May Half-Term
- October Half-Term
- Easter Holidays
- Christmas Holidays
Totnes Tutors will also be closed on UK Bank Holidays, although lessons on these dates may be arranged by mutual agreement between the tutor and parent/carer.
Totnes Tutors follows the usual two-week Easter break. However, full-time students are required to attend a minimum of two lessons during the month of April, scheduled outside of the Easter holiday period.
The summer closure period runs from 30 July to 3 September each year.
- Regular tuition fees are payable up to and including 30 July.
- During August, Summer School and revision lessons may be available on a part-time basis for:
- Students preparing for the 11+ examinations; and
- Students requiring continued educational support, subject to agreement with their tutor.
Totnes Tutors follows the usual Christmas holiday closure period.
Full-time students are required to attend a minimum of three lessons during the month of December, scheduled outside of the Christmas holiday period.
Additional revision lessons may be arranged during the summer holidays by prior agreement with your tutor. These sessions are designed to provide continuity of learning, examination preparation, and targeted academic support.
Please note: Holiday closures are taken into account within Totnes Tutors’ annual timetable. Where applicable, the required April and December lessons form part of the agreed tuition programme and are charged in accordance with the Tuition Agreement.
Policy Statement:
• All student information will be Confidential
• All students must be supervised by a parent or teacher
• Teachers and Support Teachers will carry a copy of a DBS at all times
• Parents must drop children off and pick them up on time, please call if there is a delay
• A suitable quiet space is required to be provided if taught at home with a parent or guardian present in the house at all times
We look forward to meeting you …
Disclaimer: Although Totnes Tutors will ensure that students receive the best personalised and inclusive tuition, we are not responsible for the performance of students during examinations.
Respect for spaces: Please be aware that there are students needing spaces and cancellations without notice will be charged if a suitable replacement space is not found in the occurring month.
Totnes Tutors will provide the following introductory pack: Totnes Tutors Contract – Policy Pack: to include: Attendance, Behavior, SEN, Safe Guarding, Home Work, Tuition Agreement, Payment Policy & Notice Period, Payment Policy & Non-Payment Procedure. A basic or comprehensive book pack and homework folder. Exam Resourses & Online Materials.
Family Support Links: https://www.devon.gov.uk/education-and-families/send-local-offer/about-send-and-the-local-offer/