Terms & Conditions

Arrival and Collection

Please make sure your child is brought to class on time. Being late disturbs the children who have already started the class. Please also make sure your child is picked up on time. It’s very difficult to get the next class started if children are still waiting to be collected 5 minutes after their class has finished.

Viewing Classes

We do not allow parents in to watch classes at any time. From previous experience this has proved to be very distracting for both the student and teacher.  If your child is 5yrs old or under we ask you not to leave the building and wait in the waiting area in case your child needs you at any time. However, open classes are organised at the end of every term.

Security

If your child is to be collected by someone else other than yourself please inform the teacher.

No Jewellery or valuables to be brought to class – any damage or loss is not the Academys responsibility.

Payments

* Fees  must be paid by the second week of term or a 20% increase will be incurred.
* All Fees are payable in advance (see how to pay)
* Private lessons must be paid in full 1 month in advance, 20% will be incurred on late payments. Cancellation of private lessons.   Notice must be given to the Principal and you must participate in the forthcoming  festival entered.
* Membership is paid annually at a cost of £20 and £15 for additional siblings.
* Fees are non refundable.
* Deposit of £25 is payable upon joining the Academy. This is refundable upon leaving if your account is clear.
* If your account is overdue then you or your child are NOT able to take part in any class until the account is settled in full.

Consent

Dance is a physical act… if there are any objections of contact being made between teacher & pupil you must inform the office upon joining the Academy.
On occasions it is necessary for videos/photographs to be taken. Please sign your registration form to indicate your agree to this.

 

Missed classes

If your child is sick and you miss a class, you can join another class instead. It does not necessarily have to be the same style. Fees will not be refunded.

Please contact the school office if you decide to withdraw your child from the school in order to give other children on the waiting list the opportunity to join.

Accidents

Any accident your child may incur during  a class will be dealt with accordingly and an accident form will be completed. Admin will contact you and ask you to sign an accident form.  The following members of staff/committee are first aid trained:  Gary Herrington, Julia Ali, Victoria Swan, Rachel Kemp.

Uniform

All children must wear the correct uniform at all times. No jeans or outdoor shoes allowed at any time. Hair must be tied up for all classes and in a bun for Ballet. All can be purchased from the school office.

Bullying

Under NO circumstances will any form of harassment or bullying to any member of the school be tolerated. This is taken very seriously and can result in dismissal.  (Applicable to students and members of staff).

Mobile Phones

Must be switched off during classes.

Smoking/Litter

This is a non-smoking school. We do not leave any litter – there are bins in both the kitchen and office.