JS Tap Academy

Policies

1) All teaching staff will be fully qualified with a recognised examining board, CRB checked and fully insured. Any student teachers will be supervised by a qualified teacher.

2) All teachers will adhere to the NATD Code of Practice and Child Protection Policy.

3) A register will be taken at every class.

4) Pupil’s details (name, DOB, emergency contact) will be in the register. Records of pupils will also be stored on computer and will not be used for any other purpose outside of the academy, or disclosed to any outside parties.

5) A first aid box and accident book will be on the premises at all classes.

6) Pupils will be expected to behave appropriately and may be asked to leave a class if their behaviour is unacceptable or disruptive.

7) Parents/carers are expected to support the teacher regarding behaviour.

8) Parents/carers may stay at a child’s first class if necessary. After that all parents are to wait in the changing area or return at the end of the lesson.

9) Parents/carers can watch the last lesson of each half term.

10) Parents/carers are to remain with their child until the lesson begins. No children under 12 should be left in the changing area unattended.

11) At all times there will be a qualified teacher and at least one other adult on the premises. There will be a parents/carers rota for staying at class (to meet the appropriate adult:child ratio, assist with any accidents, toilet visits etc.)

12) Pupils will be entered for NATD exams when they are ready. Parents/carers will be expected to encourage their child to practice at home for these exams.

13) Pupils will be expected to wear the academy uniform and have neat hair (off the face and neck) and no jewellery.

14) All pupils must arrive 5 minutes before their lesson and be ready to dance at the appropriate lesson time.