When you add a referee, we email them a personal link. They don't need a Tutorspot account. Share this article with a referee if they have questions.
1. The referee opens the link
The page is headed Reference for and your name. It greets the referee by name and explains that it takes about two minutes and that their answers are shared with families considering you as a tutor. Their First name and Last name are filled in already, and they can correct them. Email shows the address you gave. If it's wrong, the referee needs to ask you to update it.
2. The referee answers the questions
The form asks for:
Relationship: how they know you, for example "Head of department".
How long have you known …?: 0–1 years, 1–3 years, 3–5 years or 5+ years.
How would you rate …?: a score from 1 to 5, where 5 is excellent, for Reliability, Punctuality, Commitment and Honesty.
Additional comments (optional).
Each answer they pick is highlighted, and the length of time they choose also gets a tick.
If they miss something and select Submit reference, the form shows what's needed: Describe how you know them, Choose how long you've known them or Choose a rating.
3. The referee submits
With everything filled in, the referee selects Submit reference (1).
They see Thank you and a note that the reference will help families choose a tutor with confidence. There's nothing more for them to do.
What happens next
The referee moves from Pending to Completed on your References page, and the reference is published on your profile.
Good to know
If the referee opens the link again after submitting, they see Reference submitted with There's nothing more to do.
If the link is incomplete or you've removed the referee, they see This link isn't valid and are asked to check they copied the whole link from the email, or to contact info@tutorspot.co.uk.
