What can I include in my review?

Our Review Guidelines Policy​ outlines what should be included in a school review.

Overview

YouTeach is committed to providing a platform where teachers can share honest, constructive feedback about their experiences at different schools. These guidelines ensure reviews remain professional, helpful, and fair while maintaining the privacy and dignity of all parties involved.

General Principles

• All reviews must be based on first-hand experience as a teacher at the school
• Reviews should be detailed, balanced, and focus on helping other teachers make informed decisions
• Maintain professional tone and language throughout your review
• Focus on factual observations and specific examples rather than personal attacks
• Respect the privacy and dignity of individual staff members and students

Content

Your review should address multiple aspects of the teaching experience, including:

• School culture and work environment
• Administrative support and leadership
• Resources and facilities
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Collaboration with colleagues
• Parent and community engagement

Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed and will result in review removal:

• Personal attacks or derogatory comments about specific individuals
• Confidential information about students or staff
• Discriminatory language regarding race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
• Profanity or inappropriate language
• Allegations of illegal activities without proper documentation
• Marketing content or promotional material
• Links to external websites
• Personal contact information
• Claims about salary that violate confidentiality agreements

Writing Guidelines

1. Specificity: Include concrete examples to support your observations
2. Balance: Mention both positive aspects and areas for improvement
3. Currency: Indicate when you worked at the school
4. Accuracy: Only include verifiable information based on your experience
5. Constructive: Focus on providing helpful feedback that could lead to improvements

Review Moderation

YouTeach moderates reviews publication to ensure compliance with these guidelines. We reserve the right to:

• Edit or remove reviews that violate our guidelines
• Reject reviews that appear fraudulent or biased
• Request verification of employment at the school
• Remove reviews at the request of legal authorities
• Combine multiple reviews from the same user about the same school

Updating or Removing Reviews

• You may update your review to reflect new experiences or corrections
• Reviews can be removed at your request

Legal Considerations

• Reviews must comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Avoid making statements that could be considered defamatory
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Do not disclose information protected by non-disclosure agreements
• Reviews containing threats or harassment will be reported to authorities

Verification Process

To maintain the integrity of our platform:

• We may request proof of employment at the reviewed school
• Multiple reviews from the same IP address will be flagged for review
• Schools are given the opportunity to respond to reviews

Best Practices

For maximum impact, we recommend:

• Writing when you can be objective and professional
• Including specific examples that illustrate your points
• Focusing on systemic aspects rather than individual personalities
• Suggesting constructive solutions to identified problems
• Regular updates to reflect changes at the school

Contact and Support

If you have questions about these guidelines or need to report a review:

• Use the "Report" button on any review
• Contact us

YouTeach reserves the right to modify these guidelines at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email.