HEROES PERFORMING ARTS
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
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We are committed to ensuring a safe environment for our students, and to safeguard their welfare, by a commitment to best practice to protect them. The welfare of the child/young person is paramount. All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse. Working in partnership with children, young people and their parents is essential in promoting young people’s welfare.
Without exception, all employees, professional tutors, teaching assistants and representatives must clear enhanced checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Our policy applies to all paid staff, self-employed teachers, volunteers and anyone else working on behalf of HEROes.
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The purpose of the policy is to:
Provide protection for our students, and provide teachers and volunteers with guidance on procedures they should adopt in the event that they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm.
We will seek to safeguard children and young people by: Valuing them, listening to and respecting them adopting child protection guidelines through procedures and safe working practice for teachers and volunteers.
Recruiting teachers and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made.
Sharing information about child protection and safe working practice with children, parents, teachers and volunteers
All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously, and responded to appropriately. Teachers /volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns to Rosanna Blackman.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Please notify Rosanna if your child will be absent or go home with someone other than yourself or normal pick up.
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All students must wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing suitable to move in and trainers or dance shoes.
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Please bring snacks and a bottle of water to classes.
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Students are not to bring items of significant value to the sessions. The Principle accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of personal items while at HEROes PA.
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The Principle reserves the right to amend or alter fees and classes as and when necessary.
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Parents must notify Rosanna of any changes to contact or medical details.
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Parents/guardians must agree to give a terms notice before leaving. If notice is not given the terms fees will be payable.
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Students may be asked to leave the school in the event of unreasonable behaviour. Any form of abuse will not be tolerated and dealt with promptly and sufficiently by the Principle.
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In the event of extreme weather conditions, epidemic, national crisis that the Director has no control over, fees cannot be returned or compensation made, however, the Director will do their best to offer alternative classes or arrangements.
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Any complaints should be made directly to Rosanna.