As a private tutor, a parent or student might ask you to teach more than one student during the same lesson. Whether you agree is your decision, but we recommend discussing the arrangement with the parent beforehand to make sure it works for everyone.
Before agreeing, here are a few things to consider:
Lesson price
Private lesson pricing is based on one-to-one tutoring. If you'll be teaching more than one student, you may wish to discuss adjusting your price with the parent before confirming the lesson.
Lesson quality
Students joining the same private lesson will need to share one device, as they can't join separately.
Consider whether this will allow each student to get the most value from the lesson. If you're unsure, you could suggest trying a lesson first before making a longer-term arrangement.
Communication with parents
As a self-employed private tutor, you and the parent can decide what works best for your lessons. We recommend discussing any changes to lesson arrangements or pricing before the lesson takes place, either through messages or during a free meeting.
What if another student joins without telling me?
If another student joins the lesson without this being agreed beforehand, we recommend contacting the parent to discuss the arrangement before future lessons.
If you have safeguarding concerns about your students, check out this article for guidance on how to report your concerns to MyTutor.