This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and vulnerable adults of any age identified to us on entering the school.  In recognising the needs of children from minority ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the school actively seeks to meet the needs notified to us in advance of entering the school.

Registration

Children are accepted for classes following completed and signed Registration Forms.  Such information entered on the forms will be treated in strict confidence.  Completion of the Registration Form acknowledges the school rules which are issued with the form and clearly displayed on the school notice board. 

The School Environment

The school is educational and classes normally take place at the studio's.  Occasionally children will be invited to perform at festivals, outside displays and in shows/showcases at theatres and other venues.  Parents permission will be duly sought to authorise such activities.  We take care in hiring suitable venues which provide an environment in which safety and security risks are manage so that they are as low as is reasonably practice. 

Changing Rooms

Changing rooms are made as secure as possible by allowing responsible adults to accompany their children.  Those responsible adults should ensure that they are sensitive to the needs of not only the children they are supervising but also to the needs of all children requiring use of the facilities.  When we are at theatres or other venues, males will not be allowed into female changing facilities  and vice versa. 

Viewing Classes

Viewing of classes is not normally permitted as this provides a distraction for the pupils and interrupts learning.  Parents are invited to watch classes usually at the end of term and notice of this is posted on the bulletin's board or white boards in the school foyer.  Anyone wishing to take photos or videos of these classes will need to have the permission of all the other parents involved.

Children who are not pupils and collection of pupils after classes

Children who are not pupils of the school must be supervised by parents at all times whilst on the school premises.  Children need to be collected promptly after classes by parents.  Children waiting for parents may wait in the designated waiting areas or in the studios with teacher permission.