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Managing the relationship

The professional relationship between a personal tutor and tutee can be important for student success in learning and wellbeing. Learning how to manage this relationship develops with experience. These should be aligned with the 'Roles and Responsibilities' and 'Expectations' guidance and your departmental personal tutoring culture. 

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Setting boundaries

Personal Tutors should make clear from the outset the boundaries of the tutor-tutee relationship.

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Confidentiality

Maintaining our students’ confidentiality is an important, but potentially complex, aspect of your role as Personal Tutor.

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Managing the relationship

Off-duty

Tutees should be advised of alternative contacts in the absence of a Personal Tutor

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Handling more complex needs

Some students have complex needs that need careful handling. See here for recommendations.

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