Student Code of Conduct

LCDA requests that all students and parents/carers read and agree to abide by this code of conduct:

• Please arrive in good time for the beginning of class.

• If a student is unable to attend class, please ensure that Miss Lisa is contacted in advance.

• Please remain outside of the hall/studio until the lesson starts.

• Please be dressed in correct uniform with hair tied back.

• For safety reasons, jewellery is not to be worn, and chewing gum is prohibited.

• Please do not open the door to the hall/studio or allow children/siblings to open the door during class. This is very distracting for the teacher and the students taking the class.

• All pupils are expected to behave in a polite and courteous manner at all times and to show respect and consideration to the other users at Ludwick Hall.

• When outside class, all students/siblings are expected to behave in a safe manner at all times. It is the parent’s/carer’s responsibility to care for children immediately before/after/in-between classes.

• Watching weeks for parents and carers to come along to watch their child’s/children’s class/classes are held upon invitation, usually at the end of the term and approximately twice a year.

Unless notified in writing, LCDA assumes that all parents/carers accept that photographs/videos may be taken by other parents/carers during watching week and any performances, and give permission for LCDA to take photos/videos during class for promotional purposes on the LCDA website, Leaflets, Banners, Posters and Social media platforms. 

Health and Safety Policy
The health and safety of all students is very important at LCDA. We endeavor to make the Dance Academy a safe and healthy place for children, parents/carers, and staff. LCDA aims to make all who attend aware of health and safety issues and to minimize the hazards and risks to enable children/adults to dance in a healthy and safe environment.

The Principal, Lisa Connell, is responsible for health and safety at LCDA and she competently oversees the following:

Risk Assessment
LCDA’s risk assessment includes:

• Checking for hazards and risks in the venue

• Deciding which areas need attention

• Developing an action plan that specifies the action required, the time scales for action, the person responsible for the action, and any additional resources required.

• Maintaining/reviewing a list of potential risks which is checked before every dance lesson begins.

Insurance Cover
LCDA has public liability insurance—a copy of the certificate is available on request.
Child Protection
Students are made aware of health and safety priorities throughout their dance practice. Only persons who have been checked by DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) teach at LCDA, and a copy of staff disclosure forms is available on request. All children are supervised by an adult during class time. However, LCDA cannot accept responsibility for children outside of their registered class time or for any other children on the premises.
Fire Safety
Parents/carers are asked to make themselves aware of and abide by the fire and emergency evacuation procedure displayed in The Ludwick Family Club, Hallgrove, WGC.
First Aid
Teachers are first aid qualified, and their certificates are available on request. LCDA has a first aid kit available at every class, which is regularly checked and restocked as necessary.
LCDA will administer hypoallergenic plasters if the need arises. Parents/carers who are aware of an allergy to this type of plaster should advise LCDA when completing the ‘Registration/Parental Consent Form.

Please inform Miss Lisa of any changes to or the onset of any medical condition that may affect your child whilst dancing. Additionally, any changes to contact details for you/your child, particularly emergency contacts and/or mobile phone numbers, should be notified immediately to Miss Lisa.
LCDA has an accident book where any accidents are recorded.
If a child becomes ill during a class, LCDA will request that the parent/carer takes their child home. In the absence of the parent/carer, the child will be taken aside in the class, made as comfortable as possible, and closely monitored until the parent/carer arrives.
Teaching Practice
From time to time, it is necessary for the teachers to use physical contact, referred to as ‘The Hands-on Approach,’ to correctly instruct the pupil and aid understanding of correct body placement. Please inform Miss Lisa if you have any concerns about this approach being used in your/your child’s class.
Music License
LCDA holds a PPL and PRS license to play music, available on request.
Health and Safety Policy: COVID-19
Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, classes can resume as they were before. However, be assured that Miss Lisa will still clean the Ballet Barres between each class. Every student aged 5 years and older is now requested to bring their own bottle of hand sanitizer to each lesson to use before and after class, which helps save queuing time and ensures we keep as safe as possible.
Stay at Home if…
If you, your child, or anyone in your household has suspected or confirmed coronavirus or flu-like symptoms such as a persistent cough, high temperature, or difficulty in breathing, please stay at home. In this case, do not come to class, keep safe, and seek medical advice. Even if you believe you may have been in contact with someone showing symptoms, please do not attend class. More guidance on coronavirus can be found at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.