Reduce tutoring no-shows with reminders, a clear cancellation policy, and booking habits that respect your schedule.
In short
You prevent tutoring no-shows by sending reminders before each lesson, enforcing a written cancellation policy, and making recurring slots the default — so missed lessons become rare exceptions rather than lost income.
Send reminders
A reminder the day before and an hour before cuts forgotten lessons dramatically.
Write a cancellation policy
A clear notice rule (e.g. 24 hours) protects your income and your time.
Default to recurring slots
Same time every week becomes a habit families do not forget.
Charge for late cancellations
If your policy says so, apply it consistently — exceptions become the rule otherwise.
Common questions
Should I charge for no-shows?
If your written policy states it, yes — applied consistently. It signals your time has value.
How many reminders are too many?
Two is plenty: day-before and hour-before. More feels like nagging.
