KEEPING OUR RECORDS UP TO DATE

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It is the responsibility of parents to inform the school of any changes to their child's contact or medical details. Parents/carers should ensure that contact and medical details are kept up-to-date by informing Melissa via email at info@centrestars.co.uk.

Medical Treatment:

Occasionally, it may be necessary for CENTRE STARS to obtain medical treatment for a student. By agreeing to the school's rules and policies, parents/carers grant permission to Centre Stars staff to obtain medical care from a doctor, hospital, or emergency service organization for their child at any time deemed necessary for physical health purposes.

By agreeing to the school's rules and policies, parents/carers acknowledge that the risk of injury is inherent in any physical activity, and they, along with their child, knowingly and voluntarily accept that risk. Parents/carers and students hereby waive and release Melissa Oden, her family, and CENTRE STARS employees/volunteers from any and all claims or damages of any kind arising out of their child's participation in the exercise and/or dance program of CENTRE STARS.

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY

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At Centre Stars, we understand the importance of capturing memories through photographs and videos during classes, performances, and other events. We may use these photos for publicity purposes, as well as on our website, Facebook, other social media pages, and local press (where appropriate).

When you sign the school consent/class registration form, you are giving permission for your child's photographs and videos to be used for the above purposes, unless you inform us otherwise in writing (via email to info@centrestars.co.uk). If you do not want your child's photograph used for any of these purposes, please let us know in writing.

During shows and performances, we will take videos and photographs where appropriate. By signing the school consent form, you are giving permission for your child's photos and videos to be taken and used by the school for publicity purposes unless you have informed us otherwise. If you would like to take photos or videos of your child, please ensure that they are only for viewing by family members, and that they do not end up on social media or the internet without parental consent from all parents involved. We also ask that you take photos discreetly, so as not to disrupt the students.

PAYMENT POLICY

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Payment Methods:

All fees must be paid via BACS/ online payment, within 14 days of the new term starting, and must be referenced using the child's name and invoice. Failure to make payment within this time frame will result in a £10 fee to cover administrative costs.

Cash and cheque payments can only be made by prior arrangement and agreement with CENTRE STARS. These payments must be placed in a labelled envelope and given to Melissa Oden personally.

Notice Periods:

If your child no longer wishes to continue classes, three weeks' notice in writing is required. If notice is given at the end of a term, and the child does not attend classes in the following term, parents will still be liable for the 3-week notice period, and will be issued an invoice regardless of their child's attendance.

This notice period policy is valid from September through to the end of the school year in July.

CHILD PROTECTION AND

HEALTH AND SAFETY

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Please note that a copy of the school's full Child Protection Policy and Health and Safety Policy is available upon request.

Child Protection:

Appropriate Physical Contact in Dance

Teaching dance involves physical activity, and the teacher may sometimes need to make physical contact with a student to demonstrate a particular movement or to correct their posture. This may include:

- Lifting

- Adjusting arms, legs, rib cage, hips, feet, and hands

- Moving one student in relation to another

By agreeing to the school's rules and policies, parents or carers and students acknowledge that while CENTRE STARS teachers will always try to provide corrections in a verbal manner, sometimes the use of touch may be necessary to ensure effective instruction.

By agreeing to the school's rules and policies, parents or carers and students accept and understand that appropriate physical contact may be necessary when giving corrections and hereby give permission for any teacher from CENTRE STARS to do so. It is also important to note that any person teaching for CENTRE STARS will have an up-to-date DBS ENHANCED disclosure.

Centre Stars Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

Centre Stars is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people up to the age of 18. We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation.

Centre Stars acknowledges its duty to act appropriately to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse. All staff and volunteers will work together to encourage the development of an ethos which embraces difference and diversity and respects the rights of children, young people and adults.

Centre Stars recognises its duty of care under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014, the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015.

Centre Stars will ensure that:

The welfare of the child is paramount
All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately

Centre Stars will ensure that:

Everyone will be treated with respect and dignity
The welfare of each child will always be put first
Enthusiastic and constructive criticism will be given to pupils rather than negative criticism
Bullying will not be accepted or condoned
All adult members will provide a positive role model
Action will be taken to stop any inappropriate behaviour
It will comply with health & safety legislation
It will keep informed of changes in legislation and policies for the protection of children
t will undertake relevant professional development and training
It will ensure all contact and medical details for every child is up to date and available at the place of teaching or performance.
All staff will receive dedicated safeguarding training.

Centre Stars has a designated Safeguarding lead who is in charge of ensuring that the child protection policy is adhered to. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Melissa Oden and she can be contacted on: 07791680325 /info@centrestars.co.uk

In implementing this policy Centre Stars will:

Ensure that all workers/members understand their legal and moral responsibility to protect children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation.
Ensure that all workers/members and volunteers understand their duty to report concerns that arise about a child or young person, or a workers conduct towards a child or young person to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead will refer any child protection concerns to the statutory child protection agencies (i.e. Police and/or Children’s Social Care).
Children, young people and parents will be informed of who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy are and be able to raise any safeguarding concerns & know that these will be taken seriously and acted upon.
Ensure that workers/members will work implemented in a consistent and equitable manner in line with the safer working practice guidance Insert link.
This policy will be regularly monitored by name of proprietor of organisation and will be subject to an annual review.

Signed: BEX SKY

Date policy agreed: MARCH 2023

Date policy to be reviewed: MARCH 2024

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