Privacy Policy

MyBallet Academy Safeguarding Policy

At MyBallet Academy, we take the safety and well-being of all our students seriously.
We believe it is in everyone’s best interest, as caring human beings, to look out for one another. Creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment allows every child and adult to enjoy dance and thrive with confidence.

This policy outlines our approach to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults who attend MyBallet Academy (MBA).

Our Commitment

• We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all.
• We promote kindness, respect, and inclusion in every class.
• We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, not just the school’s.
• We act promptly and appropriately on any concerns raised.

Code of Conduct

To ensure a safe and respectful community:

• No bullying is tolerated towards anyone, under any circumstances.
• No physical violence is tolerated, in or outside of class.
• No bad or offensive language is tolerated, in or outside of class.
• Teachers and assistants maintain professional boundaries with all students and parents.
• Students are encouraged to speak up if they ever feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Reporting a Concern

If you, a teacher, a student, or a parent witness or suspect any form of child abuse, neglect, bullying, or inappropriate behaviour, please take the following steps:

1. Contact Miss Lydie, our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), as soon as possible.
   She will listen carefully, take detailed factual notes, and take appropriate action; including contacting the relevant authorities if necessary.
2. Complete a Safeguarding Incident Form (available upon request).
3. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, you can also:
   • Call the Police (999)
   • Contact your Local Council’s Children’s Services via GOV.UK – Report child abuse to your local council
   • Call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected]

Confidentiality

All safeguarding concerns are handled sensitively and in confidence.

Information will only be shared with relevant authorities and individuals when it is necessary to protect someone’s safety.

 

Our Duty of Care

Every member of staff at MyBallet Academy has a responsibility to:

• Put the welfare of children first.
• Remain vigilant and aware of potential signs of harm or distress.
• Report any concern, no matter how small it may seem.
• Complete safeguarding training and refresh it regularly.

Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment where every dancer can flourish in body, mind, and spirit.

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PRIVACY NOTICE

The General Data Protection Regulation (effective from 25th May 2018) requires that MyBallet Academy Ltd ensures parents/guardians are aware of what personal data we hold, how we collect it and the parents/guardian’s rights concerning theirs and their children’s personal data.

Data controllers: Lydie Schrepfer

Personal information held for each student consists of their name, date of birth, address, contact telephone numbers of parents/guardians, email address of parents/guardians and details of any relevant medical conditions.

• This information is collected when the enrolment form is completed during the trial class booking at MyBallet Academy Ltd. The registration form information is then safely stored in our admin software “ClassManager”

• Your personal information is used for the following purposes which form the legitimate legal basis of processing your data: protecting your vital interests- medical information (if any) needs to be collected to ensure the safety and well-being of our students in the event of an accident of an emergency.

• The legitimate interests of the business: i.e. your personal details are required in order to keep in contact with you in the event of an accident or emergency, cancellation of classes or events, documents required for any shows/performances.

• When you have chosen to consent to MyBallet Academy, you are consenting to your information being retained for the purposed of contacting you. However, where additional consent has been supplied you understand that you can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing [email protected] . This will however limit our ability to contact you when necessary, in the future.

MyBallet Academy will only share student’s data with –

·RAD and Rambert Grades (examination purposes)

·Local authority (public performance/show purposes)

·Funders (for grant applications)

·Personal data will be deleted after the student leaves the school. Any hard copies are securely disposed of after this time.

·As a data subject you have the right to request access to, rectification or reassure of your personal data, to object to or request restriction of processing concerning the data, or the right to data portability.

·In each case a request must be put in writing by email to [email protected] 

 

 

MBA Privacy Notice, July 2026. Reviewed annually. Last review 15/07/2026