Terms and Conditions

1. Fees must be paid on date on the invoice and no later
2. Fees are invoiced on a month to month basis
3. If you do not receive an invoice at the end of the month please notify principle immediately
4. Methods of payment are Bank transfer (see details on invoice) and cash
5. All paid fees are non-refundable

1. Parents of children under the age of 3 years old must remain on the premises at all times whilst their child is in attendance due to our insurance policy.
2. On the rare occasion that a class is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, usually during the school holidays. If this is not possible, any fees already paid for the scheduled class will be subtracted from the next term’s fees.
3. The School will not be held responsible for classes cancelled for circumstances beyond the School’s control. (Weather warnings, issues with hall etc)
4. Students must be on time to class, and be picked up on time.
5. Any child left unattended at the end of their class will be kept inside the building, but we may be unable to supervise them due to teaching further classes/lessons. Parents understand that if they are late picking their child up, their child will not be supervised and the parent takes full responsibility for their child’s safety and wellbeing should anything happen to them after their class time has ended.
6. All classes run back to back on the timetable. 
Students must arrive ready to start their class and bring as little as possible with them to avoid cluttering the hall. The following items will be allowed in:
 - a water bottle 
 - medication (if required for class)
7. Students of Primary School age must be collected from the waiting room/hall/exit by a parent/carer or responsible adult. The teacher must be informed if persons other than the child’s parent or legal guardian will collect the child. Students under this age will not be permitted to leave unattended.

1. Dancing is a physical skill and in order to help and facilitate the student’s learning, the teacher may physically guide a movement by touch. This will be in a professional manner and the intention of the contact will be made clear. Please contact the Principal if you have any queries about this.

1. We ask all students to wear the recommended uniform for each class. The uniforms ensure students look elegant and feel confident in their surroundings. Uniforms can be ordered through the school, please contact Kelly Murphy
2. Hair should always be off the face and neckline, neat and tidy. Shorter hair should be held back securely with clips and/or a hair band.
3. For safety reasons, jewellery must not be worn in classes or lessons.

1. The VK Dance & Acro Academy Code of Conduct must be adhered to at all times:

• respect all teaching staff;
• treat all other pupils as you would wish to be treated yourself;
• come to every class with a positive attitude;
• always ask for help if you need it;
• consistently try your best;
• wear correct uniform and

1. No food or drink should be brought into class with exception of water.
2. Parents and carers are asked to ensure their children are well behaved at all times whilst getting ready for class and that siblings have an activity to occupy them whilst waiting.
3. Students and parents/carers are expected to demonstrate mutually respectful behaviour to teaching staff, fellow students and the halls. Poor behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in the student being asked to leave the school. Bullying is not tolerated and should be brought to the Principal’s or class teacher’s attention immediately.

1. Please notify the Principal and School of any medical issues or learning difficulties that may affect your child’s learning, however big or small it should be. This can help us to help them.
2. Any injuries should be discussed with the teacher prior to, or at the beginning of class.

1. Students are responsible for their own property and bring items at their own risk. VK Dance & Acro Academy does not accept responsibility for any items lost or stolen.

1. The School may wish to take occasional photographs or videos of our students for advertisement of the School. The use of these can include our website, social media and printed material.

1. All invoices and other materials will be presented via email. Parents/Carers must provide a valid email address for this purpose and ensure that such email is not considered SPAM.
2. When you give us your details we promise to keep them secure and not share them with a third party.
3. We may use your data to contact you in relation to:
4. News updates about the school
5. Information relating to lessons/exams/show details
6. Invoicing
7. Emergency notifications (such as changes to planned lessons, cancellations etc.)
8. Records of invoices paid and outstanding (and any agreed payment terms)
9. Any other information relevant to the school and your/ your child’s lessons and progress.

1. The school timetable may be subject to change. Parents/carers will be notified of any changes.
2. Dancing is a physical activity and contains a certain amount of risk. Students taking part in any of our classes or events run by VK Dance & Acro Academy do so at their own risk.
3. Any queries and complaints should be addressed to the Principal only.
4. Our Safeguarding, Child Protection Policy and teacher qualifications are available on request. Please contact the Principal for more information.
5. Parents are not permitted in the hall or to watch classes/lessons unless invited to do so.