Individual application review
We assess the tutor’s proposed subjects, levels, curricula, experience and reasons for teaching. Applications are considered one by one.
Human review—not automatic approval
Trust before tutoring
Every real tutor is checked before they can be booked.
ThinkBrainwave hand-selects each tutor, checks relevant academic records and confirms the required police-clearance outcome before a real profile becomes bookable.
Clear distinction: illustrative demo profiles are labelled “Demo profile” and cannot be booked.
Our verification process
A profile is not a promise. A completed check is.
Real tutors move through a controlled review before they can accept a lesson. The public “Verified tutor” badge appears only after every required check is recorded.
Academic-record check
Relevant academic evidence is checked against the skills the tutor wants to offer, helping prevent vague or unsupported teaching claims.
Evidence matched to the offerPolice-clearance check
The required police-clearance outcome is confirmed as part of the safeguarding review before the tutor becomes publicly bookable.
Required before booking opensMarketplace approval
Only after all checks are complete can a real tutor publish approved skills, open availability and receive bookings from families.
Verification controls accessSafety is a shared practice
Safeguards before, during and after a lesson.
Verification is the starting point. Clear records, appropriate boundaries and simple reporting keep the rest of the learning journey accountable.
Read the online tutoring safety guide →Choose with context
Compare the verified badge, subject fit, curriculum, story, qualifications, language, price and genuine availability.
Keep lessons appropriate
Use a suitable learning space, keep communication professional and ensure a parent or guardian remains appropriately informed for younger learners.
Keep one clear record
Bookings and lesson times remain connected to the account so families and tutors can refer to the same information.
Raise concerns early
Pause contact and speak to ThinkBrainwave support when something feels wrong. Urgent safety concerns should go to the appropriate local authority.
Clear expectations
Everyone knows their part.
Good safeguarding is easier when the platform, tutor and family each understand what responsible participation looks like.
We verify and keep records
- Control which real tutors become bookable
- Record completed verification checks
- Keep booking information connected
- Provide a route for support and concerns
They teach professionally
- Represent qualifications accurately
- Use appropriate communication boundaries
- Keep availability and lesson details current
- Raise safeguarding concerns responsibly
You stay informed
- Book through the learner or parent account
- Share only information needed for learning
- Remain appropriately involved for minors
- Report concerns without delay
Questions families ask
Straight answers about tutor safety.
If you need help with a specific profile or booking, contact the ThinkBrainwave team directly.
Contact supportIs every real ThinkBrainwave tutor police-clearance checked?
Yes. A real tutor must pass ThinkBrainwave’s individual application review, academic-record check and required police-clearance review before the profile can become publicly bookable.
Are the demo profiles verified tutors?
No. Demo profiles are illustrative examples, clearly labelled and not bookable. They show how the marketplace works while verified real tutors are onboarded.
How are academic records checked?
ThinkBrainwave reviews relevant academic evidence against the subjects, curricula and levels the tutor has applied to teach before approving the tutor.
What should I do if I have a safety concern?
Pause contact, keep the relevant booking information and contact ThinkBrainwave support. Urgent concerns should also be reported to the appropriate local authority.
Find support with clearer signals
Compare tutor profilesStart with a tutor who fits the learning need.
Search by subject, grade and curriculum. Real tutors become bookable only after ThinkBrainwave’s full verification process.