Code of Conduct
For all students, parents, and guardians
The aim of Annie's Academy Of Dance (hereinafter referred to as AAOD) is to ensure that all students experience dance in a fun, friendly, positive and safe environment. In order to achieve this, please take note of the following guidelines. Any student unable or unwilling to benefit from the education provided at the school may be asked to withdraw from the school after reasonable notice.
Rules and Regulations
Behaviour Incidents
Aggressive, abusive or anti-social behaviour is not tolerated from customers or students in any part of the premises or at any time, whether toward AAOD staff, visitors or other Dance School customers or students. Please conduct yourselves in an appropriate manner and respect AAOD’s staff, all visitors and policies at all times. All customer incidents will be reported and investigated accordingly. Any customer incident reported to Miss Annie may result in their account being suspended, with the possibility of being fully withdrawn from the Dance School. Serious incidents may result in immediate withdrawal from the Dance School.
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Punctuality
It is vital that students arrive in good time. Those arriving late for class they may miss important information and impede the learning of others. Admittance to class after the class has begun is at the teacher’s discretion.
Attendance
Regular attendance is extremely important. If students do not attend on a regular basis, then the development of the class and the individual student will be affected. Students’ attendance will be monitored as they prepare for their examinations and assessments, and those who fail to attend classes and additional lessons may be withdrawn.
Discipline
Pupils are expected to behave in an orderly, civilised and well-mannered way and to show respect to their teachers, assistants and other students when attending AAOD Dance School. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations may result in withdrawal. Bullying is not tolerated at AAOD Dance School.
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Uniform
It is extremely important that students arrive dressed and ready for class in full Dance School uniform in order to be able to work correctly and safely in class, and to present a neat and elegant appearance. All students (if hair length permits) should have their hair in a neatly tied bun. We ask that all students make a concerted effort to come to class wearing a bun or headband for shorter hair.
Changing
Should there be a need to change clothing during the course of their class, then AAOD staff will assist with getting the student changed in a safe environment. Students will only be changed in the designated changing areas in the presence of other students or teachers, but never alone with one adult.
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Mobile phones
The use of mobile phones in the changing rooms is strictly prohibited. Mobile phones should be stored away safely in bags during class time and should only be used if permission has been granted.
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Drop off/collection
Parents and guardians are asked to drop off students directly before the start of their class and to supervise them until the class time.
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Personal Property
Students should make sure that they keep their valuable personal items with them at all times. We cannot be held responsible if items go missing.
Remuneration and fees
As per our Terms and Conditions, fees must be paid preferably for a whole term/half term. Classes are paid for in advance to secure their space. All absent classes must be paid for. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal.
Safeguarding
AAOD have a ‘duty’ of care’ to provide a safe environment for and to promote the health and well-being of children under the age of 18 years and vulnerable adults. AAOD will take all reasonable steps to ensure that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is embedded in our contact with them through the training and activities we provide. AAOD believes that the welfare of the child is paramount, and that all children and vulnerable adults regardless of age, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation or identity, or religious belief have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse. All AAOD staff, Dance School customers and students are expected to comply with AAOD’s safeguarding policy. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal. Please report any concerns or incidents to Miss Annie.
Data Protection
AAOF staff members are not at liberty to disclose any information relating to other Dance School students. Student information is confidential and retained in accordance with AAOD Data Protection Policy.
Visual and Social Media
AAOD will not publish or post any images (static or moving) of children under the age of 18, across any of our online channels without prior parental/carer consent (and then with minimal personal information). Registration forms provide written consent of all visual and social media related work. We ask that all parents, guardians and students ensure that they use social media and the internet in a safe and positive way while on AAOD premises. This includes the way in which AAOD is represented when posting, commenting and blogging on any website. In no circumstances should images be shared on any online platform without the specific content of parents/guardians.
Health and Safety
It is important that students always keep themselves warm between classes in order to protect against injury. Students should drink plenty of water, and ensure they keep their energy levels up by eating a healthy snack in between classes. Any student who hurts themselves in class or feels unwell should tell their teacher or member of staff immediately.
AAOD is a workplace, and respect must be given to all staff. There must be no running or shouting in the building or grounds at AAOD. Smoking/vaping is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
If the fire alarm sounds, students, parents and visitors should follow the Fire Evacuation procedure according to the requirements of the venue. Parents and guardians must adhere to the instructions of the fire marshal/teacher. In no circumstances should pupils be collected from the designated meeting point prior to dismissal by the fire marshal/teacher.
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Parents and guardians are asked to drive carefully when dropping off and collecting their children from classes. Children’s scooters, skateboards, and roller skates must not be ridden anywhere on the premises.