Child Protection Policy

Terms & conditions

The safety of children is paramount, and all without exception, have the right to protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. All staff and volunteers at the Academy have a responsibility to report concerns. 

Purpose and function of organisation 

To provide dance classes and training to children and young adults to maximise their individual ability. 

The School Environment 

TDA staff and volunteers will use their best endeavours in co-operation with parents and other responsible adults, to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times. 

Those to whom the policy applies 

The policy applies to children under the age of 18 years. 

School Personnel 

All teachers/guest teachers are selected subject to interviews/or recommendation as being suitably qualified to teach dance to children and young people. Staff will have DBS/CRB Check and Emergency First Aid Training. 

Preparation for attendance at the school 

A copy of this policy will also be able to be downloaded from the TDA website. Parents and guardians of pupils will be required to sign a clause on their registration form confirming they have read, understood and accept their responsibility within the policy. Parents/guardians must ensure that young people under the age of 18 are accompanied and supervised at all times when not in dance class or rehearsal. 

Changing area and reception area 

Changing, toilets and reception areas are supervised and parents/guardians should be mindful to remind students of correct conduct in these areas. 

Photographs, video recordings and press photography 

Photographs and/or video recordings may be made by the school staff or appointed professionals for use in archive or in material used in promotion for the school. If any parent/guardian objects to their child appearing in such material, they must notify the principals; Charlotte Neea / Tamara Gregory. 

Use of photography and social media 

I give permission for my child/children to be photographed and/or videoed during classes or events. 

I give permission for these photographs or Videos to be used for marketing purposes, including in the media and on the internet. 

At any open events if any one wishes to photograph or film, they may do so with permission of the principals in the absence of a parent. 

Please note that on registration if parents have advised they do not wish their child to be photographed / filmed they will be removed immediately. 

The Children Act 1989: The police Act 1997: The protection of Children Act 1999: The Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000: Children’s Act 2004.