Terms and conditions & Terms of service (Homeschooling)
Agreement to Terms- Once the first tuition session begins (the service has started), you agree to abide by all the terms and conditions stated within this
document. These terms and conditions will always be provided before the service starts. In the case of Explore Apollo Tuition – Homeschooling
Limited, they are included in our welcome pack and are clearly displayed on our website. By making a payment and continuing with the service, you agree to adhere to all terms and conditions. A homeschooling student is defined as anyone receiving lessons between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Cancellations and Missed Lessons
• All missed sessions are chargeable unless Explore Apollo Tuition Limited is informed of the cancellation within the required notice period.
• You must provide a minimum of 72 hours’ notice before the session starts to receive a prerecorded lesson.
• For unforeseeable circumstances, at least 48 hours’ notice must be given. Any cancellation after this period will be charged at the full hourly
rate, and no pre-recorded session will be sent.
• A situation will only be classified as unforeseeable if it is unpredictable and beyond your personal control. We offer a pre-recorded session for any session missed, provided that 72 hours’ notice (or 48 hours for unforeseeable situations) is given.
No refunds or rearrangements are available for homeschooling sessions.
Payments
Monthly Payments
• All monthly payments must be made at least 24 hours before the first lesson of the month.
• If payment is not received 24 hours prior, the session will not go ahead.
• Once tuition for the paid month has begun, no refunds will be issued.
• Please refer to the Cancellations and Missed Lessons section for details on pre-recorded sessions.
Tuition continues automatically at the end of each prepaid month unless you provide two weeks’ written notice to both your tutor and Explore Apollo
Tuition Homeschooling Limited. If no notice is given, your agreed time slot will be reserved, and you will be charged for the next two weeks.
Weekly Payments
• All weekly payments must be made at least 24 hours before the first lesson of the week.
• If payment is not received 24 hours prior, the session will not go ahead.
• Once tuition for the paid week has begun, no refunds will be issued.
• Our weekly payment option incurs an additional charge of 50p per session. For example, if you have two sessions per week, an extra £1.00
will be added per transaction.
• Please refer to the Cancellations and Missed Lessons section for details on pre-recorded sessions.
Tuition continues automatically at the end of each prepaid week unless you provide two weeks’ written notice to both your tutor and Explore Apollo
Tuition Homeschooling Limited. If no notice is given, your agreed time slot will be reserved, and you will be charged for the next two weeks.
Holidays During Term Time
• Homeschooling students must pay the full hourly rate if they take time off for planned holidays.
• If a lesson cannot go ahead due to a holiday, a pre-recorded lesson and lesson booklet will be sent to your email at your scheduled lesson time.
• If full payment is not made, your time slot will be reallocated to another student.
Unforeseen Absences
• Homeschooling students must pay the full hourly rate if they take time off due to unforeseen absences (e.g., long-term illness, family
bereavement, financial difficulties).
• If a lesson cannot go ahead due to an unforeseen absence, a pre-recorded lesson and lesson booklet will be sent to your email at your scheduled
lesson time. If full payment is not made, your time slot will be reallocated to another student.
Reducing Hourly Sessions
If you wish to remove one of your hourly slots, you must provide at least two weeks’ written notice to both your tutor and Explore Apollo Tuition
Homeschooling Limited. This notice must be given in writing via text message or email.
Unenrolment
If you wish to stop tuition completely, you must provide at least two weeks’ written notice to both your tutor and Explore Apollo Tuition Homeschooling
Limited. If no notice is given, you will be charged for the next two weeks.
To unenrol, contact:
📧 Email: Finnenau@ExploreApolloTuition.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07903 857471
Holiday & Additional Lessons
• Homeschooling students are not expected to have lessons during half terms, bank holidays, or school holidays. The dates will be sent at the
start of each term.
• If you wish to have lessons during these times, they will be scheduled based on tutor availability.
• Additional holiday lessons can be booked outside of term time, but they must be cancelled with at least 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund.
Tutor Changes
If a tutor must stop tuition mid-month, Explore Apollo Tuition Homeschooling Limited will make every effort to replace them with a similarly qualified tutor as soon as possible to minimise disruption.
Payment Changes
Explore Apollo Tuition Homeschooling Limited reserves the right to increase tuition rates at any time. However, at least two weeks’ notice will be provided, and both parties must agree to the change. If you do not agree, the unenrolment procedure applies.
Complaints & Disputes
We strive for excellence but understand that issues may arise. We have a complaints procedure that outlines how to make a complaint and the expected response timeframe. In the event of a dispute, we will aim to resolve it in good faith.
Force Majeure (Unforeseen Circumstances)
Explore Apollo Tuition Homeschooling Limited is not liable for delays or service failures caused by:
• Acts of God
• Strikes
• Accidents
• War
• Fires
• Technology failures (e.g., internet outages)
Limitation of Liability
• We are not responsible for third-party costs incurred by the customer.
• We are not responsible for the student’s overall results. Our role is to
support the student’s learning.
Exams
• Explore Apollo Tuition Homeschooling Limited does not book exams – this is the responsibility of the parent or caregiver.
• We do not provide financial support for exam costs.
Safeguarding
• All sessions are recorded and stored securely. By accepting our service, you agree to this safeguarding procedure.
• If you wish to withdraw from this procedure, your contract will be terminated immediately.
• Tutors are not responsible for chaperoning minors or safeguarding household assets. A responsible adult must always be present during
the session for students under 18. If a child is left unattended, the lesson and contract will be terminated immediately, with no refunds.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, contact us immediately.
📧 Email: Finnenau@ExploreApolloTuition.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07903 857471
Thank you,
Explore Apollo Tuition – Homeschooling Limited Team