Child Protection Policy
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Policy Statements INDEX:
1. Mission Statement
2. Code of Conduct
3. Child Protection
4. Health and Safety
1. Mission Statement
Fusion Dance School is a community dance School that is open to all. We aim to provide a happy and safe environment in which students can learn Dance skills and get the chance to use them without the pressure of exams, giving them a platform to develop social, physical, and communication skills.
It is our aim that students with Fusion Dance School will have increased self-confidence, fitness and most importantly have fun and find new friends.
2. Code of Conduct Fusion Dance School commitment to Students and Parents.
1. Integrity:
Fusion Dance School will act in all matters with the utmost integrity allowing students and their families to expect to be treated with honesty, consideration and respect.
2. Competence:
Fusion Dance School will operate within the limits of the teachers’ qualifications, experience and expertise. All classes will be planned to an appropriate level to facilitate the needs of the students providing feedback in a positive and encouraging way to aid development always adhering to the highest possible standards.
3. Professionalism:
Fusion Dance School will ensure safety is always paramount and the facilities used for practice are adequate to meet the needs of the students. Fusion Dance School will also strive to give students the maximum opportunity to perform by building relationships with other organisations and assisting students and parents with advice and guidance for those who may wish to follow a career in the arts.
Student and Parents commitment to Fusion Dance School.
1. Respect for Others:
Students and Parents are requested to treat others as they would expect to be treated themselves. Negative comments about others appearance or ability are not welcomed. Positivity and encouragement are, Fusion Dance School is a happy place for children and all members and their families are requested to invest in that.
2. Commitment:
Fusion Dance School is a Street dance school that regularly exhibits its work, to this end every member is a member of a team. Choreography doesn’t just happen, it is planned. Absence from class means students catching up when they return resulting in wasted time and slowing down the advancement of the team. Sporadic attendance may result in students being banned from partaking in public performances. Whilst it is appreciated that absence is sometimes unavoidable students and parents are asked to make every effort to attend and if it really is not possible, just make a courtesy call. For performances this is especially important, if you will not be available come the time of a public performance (dates of performances are published well in advance) please inform me as soon as possible, students can still be part of the class building up to the performance if I know they are not going to be there as I can plan around this, however someone dropping out in the weeks preceding a performance can have a catastrophic effect on the outcome, denting the morale of the team and not fulfilling the full joy potential that the children deserve as a return for their efforts and hard work.
3. Appearance and Bearing:
Fusion Dance School is a community dance school and as such there are no barriers to entry. There is no registration fee and uniform is not compulsory. Students however should arrive in suitable attire for dance e.g. T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms, or dance wear and some form of appropriate footwear. Jeans or school uniform with shoes is not appropriate. If further advice is required please ask. Students are reminded that they are ambassadors for Fusion Dance School and there families so please act in a manner befitting.
4. Safety:
Fusion Dance School has a Child Protection Policy and Health and Safety Policy and parents are requested to be aware of these policies in the interest of serving the well-being of the children. Parents are asked to disclose any medical information, allergies or injuries that students may have on the registration form and to provide any amendments to this information if necessary. Parents are also asked to recognize that as with any physical activity there can be a risk of injury and therefore release Fusion Dance School and its teachers from any liability.
5. Interruptions:
Parents are requested to drop off and collect their children in a timely manner, firstly for there safety and secondly to minimise disturbances to the class. Parents are also politely asked to recognise that sitting in on class is not permitted. It is appreciated that parents like to see the progress there children are making, however the presence of an adult within the classroom usually has a debilitating effect on the students, making them more self conscious and causing a general distraction. Parents will get the opportunity to see there children perform as Fusion Dance School holds regular demonstrations of work and this is the arena in which parents are requested to view there Child’s progress.
6. Photography and Filming:
Photography and filming by parents or students during class is strictly prohibited. During events Fusion Dance School may employ a photographer to take still images or video footage which is then made available for Parents and Students as keepsakes. These images may also be used to advertise Fusion Dance School in differing forms of marketing. When Registering to become a member of Fusion Dance School a parental consent form for use of images of children will be required to be signed. Parents and spectators at events wishing to photograph or film the event are to be aware of the expectations which are explained in The Child Protection Policy
3. Child Protection
Fusion Dance School aims to provide a happy and safe environment where children can learn to dance.
Fusion Dance School believes children have the right to be safe and secure and free from threat, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or beliefs.
Fusion Dance School will act with integrity, treating children with respect, listening to their concerns and acting upon them.
Fusion Dance School Code of Conduct commitment to Students and Parents will ensure that students will receive professional tuition from a qualified teacher with appropriate facilities following safe practice.
Fusion Dance School will adhere to the following Rules and Guidelines with regards to Photography and Filming:
1. Images of Children posted to our website and facebook page will be identified by there first name only.
2. To reduce the risk of inappropriate use of images only images deemed suitable will be used.
3. Anyone with any complaints about images posted on our website and face book page can speak to the child protection officer and the images will be removed.
4. Anyone concerned about inappropriate use of images can report the matter to the child protection officer and procedures will be followed to report the matter to the appropriate authority.
5. The Expectations for parents or spectators who wish to take photographs or film at an event are to avoid inappropriate or intrusive photography. Any child or parent who has concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography must report there concerns to the child protection officer who will act in the same manner as they would with any other child protection concern.
Any person teaching for Fusion Dance School be in receipt of a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) disclosure.
Fusion Dance School has procedures in place to help any child who appears to be at risk or appears to be the victim of abuse. We will provide help and support if any child tells us they are affected by these issues.
Fusion Dance School's principal Nicci lewis is specifically responsible for children and child protection. She is the Fusion Dance School Child Protection Officer and can be contacted on 07527154779.
Fusion Dance School has a child protection policy as we are taking the initiative in making our organisation as safe as possible for children. In writing the policy we used The International Dance Teachers Association guide for organisations to safeguard children and the procedures we will follow are as laid down within these guidelines.
Fusion Dance School are committed to the Health and Safety for everyone involved in the school.
Fire procedures are prominently displayed within the building and all teachers are aware of what action to take in the event of a fire.
In the case of an accident causing injury, first aid boxes with basic supplies are available, for more serious injuries, dependant on the extent of injury, professional medical assistance will be requested either by calling the emergency services or by escorting the injured individual to a place where they can receive treatment. In all cases parents will be informed, in the case of minor injuries at the end of class, when professional medical assistance is required they will be informed immediately.
All accidents will be recorded and logged.
Fusion Dance School will only allow performances to take place where Risk Assessments have been carried out on the venues by the landlords and the facilities are deemed suitable to engage in performance.
Fusion Dance School will only use qualified personnel and engage in safe practice.
The Principal of Fusion Dance School, Nicci Lewis has Public Liability Insurance and a first aid certificate.