Health and safety policy

Our organisation takes seriously its responsibility to ensure the safety of its pupils. All pupils must complete a registration form when joining the school with clear information regarding emergency contacts and any relevant medical history. A copy of emergency contact numbers will be kept on file.

Health and safety responsibilities

1. It is the parent's responsibility to notify the school of any changes to their emergency contact details.
2. In case of a Fire emergency all teachers have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
3. Our organisation will undertake regular assessment of risks regarding the premises and any concerns will be raised with the providers.
4. We are committed to ensuring all employees/volunteers are competent to do their tasks and to give them adequate training.
5. It is the organisation's responsibility to keep a fully equipped First Aid Box at all premises. In case of an incident – an Accident/Incident report must be filled in.
6. If required the organisation will contact the emergency services first, then the parent/guardian of the student(s) involved by the telephone number on file.
7. Parents understand that dance is as active as engagement as any sport, and whilst every effort is made to avoid them, injuries can happen. The organisation accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained via any means other than a teacher's negligence.
8. Pupils will be supervised during class time only and parents/carers must ensure the safety of their children outside the building.
9. Students/parents or guardians should inform the teacher of any special health considerations or existing injuries before participating in class.
10. Parents must be responsible for ensuring your child's punctuality. Teachers are not available to supervise late pickups. Students may be refused entry if they are continuously late for class as they are missing out on warming up safely for class.
11. Dress code must be observed at all times, especially footwear for safe dance practice. Only indoor dance shoes to be worn in the studio to protect the floor and for health and safety.
12. Pupils should not wear any jewellery that may pose a risk to themselves or others (stud earrings, and jewellery worn for religious or cultural reasons are acceptable).
13. No food is allowed in the studio. Chewing gum is prohibited from the building. Water is permitted in cap bottles.
14. Please ensure that the elastics on your child's ballet shoes are secure and neither too loose nor too tight.

Public Liability Insurance

• The organisation has public liability insurance. Any locum teacher who teaches classes will be either covered via this insurance or will have their own personal insurance.

Smoking Policy

• The organisation has a no-smoking policy, and smoking is not permitted anywhere within the centres where lessons take place.
• This is due to the health hazards of smoking and passive smoking, and also because the centres regularly hold activities which involve young children.

Drugs & Alcohol Policy

• The organisation has a strict no drugs & alcohol policy. Any pupil, teacher or volunteer found using drugs or alcohol whilst attending classes or working at the school, will be presented with a verbal warning. Further incidences will be dealt with appropriately and may lead to dismissal. Parents will be advised of any such incident if the pupil is under the age of 18 years.