Terms and Conditions
Vinnies Dance & Theatre School
Terms & Conditions
1. Fees
1.1.A fee is charged for each class enrolled in, per student, per term.
1.2.Students are expected to attend all classes, and an invoice will be raised for the whole term.
1.3.Fees will only be pro rata when a student enrols in a new class after a term has begun.
1.4.An invoice for students who enrol during a term will be issued to enable payment immediately (see section 2 below).
1.5.Refunds will not be given for non-attendance, other than where the Code of Conduct has been invoked as set out in section 9.
1.6.Refunds will not be given where a class has to be cancelled and rescheduled for the reasons set out in section 3.4.
1.7.Fees are currently exempt from VAT.
2.1.Invoices for classes must be settled before term starts; or 5 days after the student’s free trial class. Failure to pay by these deadlines may result in the student being excluded from classes until full payment is received.
2.2.Invoices will be sent to the email address provided by the parent/guardian on enrolment.
2.3.Payment can be made by bank transfer:
Sort Code: 60-83-71
Account Number: 78720836
Account Name: Lillian Thorn
Reference: Student’s Name Fees
a. If paying online for anything other than class fees please state student’s name and what the payment is for.
2.4.Vinnies will not be held responsible for payments not made in accordance with section 2.3 above.
2.5.A student attending the week after the free trial is considered to have enrolled at Vinnies.
2.6.Once enrolled, the term’s fees must be paid.
2.7.Vinnies reserves the right, at any time during the term, to ask a student to leave a class if any fees remain outstanding after the 3rd week of lessons.
2.8.Split
payments may be agreed on a case-by-case basis. The total balance for the full
terms fees as invoiced will still be due in the event the student withdraws
from a class before the final payment is made.
3. Register, Attendance and Absence
3.1.A register for each class is maintained by the teachers and records student attendance for the purposes of safety and security.
3.2.Classes must be paid for regardless of attendance.
3.3.Vinnies may change the time, teacher or syllabus of a class without prior notice.
3.5.If
a class cannot be rescheduled, the class fee will be discounted from the next
invoice produced (for example class or costume fees).
4. Late Payment
4.1.Fees must be paid by the due date stated on the invoice.
4.2.Written notice will be sent to the email address provided if payment has not been received by the due date.
5. Right to Attend, Change Classes, Withdrawal and Termination of Attendance
5.1.If a student wishes to withdraw from a class after enrolling for a term, written notice must be given two weeks before the start of the term by emailing [email protected].
5.2.If a student has enrolled for a class and does not give notice, the full terms fees are due, regardless if any classes have been attended or not.
5.3.Change of Class Requests and Additional Class Requests are to be made via email to [email protected]. These requests will be reviewed by the Principal and you will be contacted with the outcome of the decision. Students must not change to another class without written or verbal confirmation from the Principal.
5.4.Vinnies will start proceedings to collect any debts that remain unpaid.
6. Permissions
6.1.Specific permissions are detailed on the Vinnies Permissions form that students or parent/guardian are required to complete.
6.2.This form must be completed on enrolment before the student’s first week.
7. Discounts
7.1.Multi Class: Where a single student enrols in 2 or more classes, there will be a 10% discount on their fees.
a. Multi Class discount applies to a single student’s class enrolment and cannot be split across siblings.
b. Multi Class discount only applies to standard classes. It does not include extra classes, such as show or exam rehearsals, private lessons or other special event classes.
7.2.Unlimited: A fee cap is activated when a student is enrolled in 5 classes during a term. They may then attend any other classes suitable for their age and ability, at no extra cost, once consent has been granted by the Principal.
a. Unlimited discount applies to a single student’s class enrolment count and cannot be split across siblings.
b. Unlimited discount only applies to standard classes. It does not include extra classes, such as show or exam rehearsals, private lessons or other special event classes.
8. Waiver
8.1.Physical contact may be necessary by the teachers to aid in technical corrections or for physical safety of the student. If you have any concerns regarding this matter please contact the Principal.
9.1.Our Code of Conduct applies to students and parents/guardians. Failure to observe this may result in the student being asked to withdraw from the school. Vinnies reserves the right to refuse any student prior to or after enrolment. No refund will be given if the Code of Conduct has been breached.
9.2.Vinnies Code of Conduct:
· Dance shoes and correct uniform must be worn for all classes.
· Toys must not be brought to class by students in Grade 1 and above (toys should be discouraged for younger students).
· Only students and teachers are permitted to enter the halls during classes.
· Parents/Guardians must not take photos of students during classes.
· Students should be accompanied by a parent/guardian during breaks between lessons (unless classes are back-to-back) and collected on time after class.
· All students and their families/guardians should be respectful towards teachers and other members of Vinnies and other venue users.
10. Content
10.1. Vinnies reserves the right to alter the advertised timetable and teachers without prior notice.
10.2. The information in this and any other printed or electronic information is correct at the time of publication to the best of our knowledge.
11. Data Protection
11.1. Vinnies Privacy Policy covers Data Protection and GDPR and is available to read on our website: https://www.vinniesdance.co.uk/privacypolicy
12. Changes to the Terms and Conditions
12.1. Vinnies reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time for the benefit of the business, teachers or students.
13. Agreement to the Terms and Conditions
13.1. On enrolment of your child at Vinnies, you and the student accept to abide by these Terms and Conditions.