Safeguarding

Distinction Tuition is run by Amery Rodrigues, who holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, available to view on request. The safety and wellbeing of every student comes first.

How lessons are run

  • In-person lessons for students under 18 take place at the family home with a parent or carer present in the house, or at an agreed public place such as a library.

  • Online lessons use Zoom with a link shared with the parent. Parents are welcome to sit in at any time. Lessons are not recorded without written consent from a parent.

  • I keep professional boundaries at all times and never arrange meetings with students outside agreed lessons.

If I am worried about a child

I follow Oxfordshire's local safeguarding procedures. If I have a concern about a child's safety, I will share it with the appropriate authorities, and with parents where that is safe and appropriate.

If you are worried about a child

  • If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

  • For concerns about a child in Oxfordshire, contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 050 7666.

  • For concerns about anyone who works with children, including a tutor, contact Oxfordshire's Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) on 01865 810603.

  • You can also call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.

Privacy notice

Who I am: Distinction Tuition, run by Amery Rodrigues in Oxford UK. Contact: I am responsible for the personal information described here.

What I collect

  • Parents' and students' names, email addresses and phone numbers.

  • Each student's school, year group, subjects, targets and progress notes.

  • Booking and payment records.

  • Any information you choose to share, such as learning needs, to help me teach well.

Why I use it (legal basis)

Arranging and delivering lessons; tracking progress (Contract with you)

Invoicing, payments and accounts (Contract; legal obligation (tax records))

Safeguarding students (Legal obligation; vital interests)

Occasional updates about services (Legitimate interests; you can opt out at any time)

Testimonials or reviews on the website (Your consent, which you can withdraw)

Special category information (for example, health or learning needs) is used only with your consent, to support teaching.

Who I share it with

Only with services that help me run lessons, such as my booking system (Calendly), calendar and spreadsheets (Google), video calls and payment providers, or with authorities where safeguarding or the law requires it. I never sell personal information.

How long I keep it

Lesson and progress records: up to 12 months after lessons end. Financial records: 6 years, as required for tax. Enquiries that don't lead to lessons: up to 12 months.

Your rights

You can ask to see, correct or delete your information, restrict or object to how it's used, or withdraw consent. Email [email] and I'll respond within one month. If you're unhappy with how I've handled your information, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

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Last updated: 22nd October 2026.