Policies & Terms
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Dani Grant School of Dance Terms & Conditions
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1. Terms & Conditions
1.1 Introduction
Welcome to Dani Grant School of Dance. By continuing to browse this website and use our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms & Conditions, along with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1.2 Code of Professional Conduct
Dani Grant School of Dance adheres to the Code of Professional Conduct for Dance Teachers set by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT), which guides teachers on best practices and is endorsed by its member dance teaching societies.
2. Professional Standards
2.1 Fundamental Principles
A teacher must:
• Act with integrity in all professional and business relationships.
• Strive for objectivity in all professional and business judgements.
• Not accept a teaching post for which they are not qualified or competent.
• Carry out their work with due skill, care, and proper regard for technical and professional standards.
2.2 Integrity
A teacher must:
• Uphold the reputation of the profession.
• Collaborate and cooperate with other dance professionals.
• Not influence examiners or judges in competitions.
• Not discuss or compare competitors when acting as an adjudicator.
2.3 Objectivity
A teacher must:
• Work openly and cooperatively with students and their families.
• Ensure students are not discriminated against based on sex, race, colour, religion, disability, national or social origin, property, birth or status.
2.4 Competency
A teacher must:
• Recognise any limitations in their knowledge and take steps to upskill.
• Assist colleagues in their professional development.
2.5 Due Skill & Diligence
A teacher must ensure that their actions or omissions do not harm students’ interests or safety.
2.6 Courtesy & Consideration
A teacher must:
• Act in a manner that promotes the well-being of students.
• Justify students’ trust and confidence.
2.7 Confidentiality
A teacher must not use confidential information for personal advantage or disclose it without consent, except when legally required. Teachers must comply with data protection legislation.
2.8 Publicity
A teacher may seek publicity for their services, achievements, and school, but must not:
• Engage in harassment when promoting services.
• Publish anything that damages the profession’s reputation.
• Make disparaging comparisons with others.
2.9 Teaching Names
A teacher may use any professional title, provided it is not misleading or falsely implies qualifications.
2.10 Statutory Requirements
A teacher must:
• Comply with health & safety laws.
• Maintain public liability and employer liability insurance.
• Adhere to tax and business regulations.
• Ensure compliance with copyright and performance rights.
3. Health & Safety
A teacher must:
• Ensure class sizes are appropriate for the level and technique being taught.
• Maintain safe and suitable facilities, including:
• Proper flooring designed to minimise injury.
• Adequate heating.
• Secure and safe changing areas.
• Be prepared for medical emergencies and maintain an accident book.
• Keep records of:
• All students taught.
• Assistants and musicians.
• Staff and residents of the premises.
• Ensure fire regulations are displayed and followed.
4. Standards of Teaching
4.1 Relationship Between Teacher & Student
The school must:
• Have clear aims and objectives for student progress.
• Employ qualified teaching staff.
• Maintain fair and efficient fee systems.
• Apply appropriate teaching and assessment methods.
• Offer advice to students and families when necessary.
4.2 Individual Teaching Responsibilities
Teachers will:
• Foster open communication with students.
• Inspire a love for dance.
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
• Develop students’ self-discipline and motivation.
• Teach anatomically safe movements.
• Identify and adapt to students’ physical differences.
5. Complaints Procedure
If you have a concern about our services, please contact:
Dani Grant (Principal)
Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3QB
Email: danigrantdance@gmail.com
If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to:
Royal Academy of Dance
188 York Road, London, SW11 3JZ
6. Parental Responsibilities
6.1 Tuition Fees & Payment
Parents agree to:
• Pay fees on time.
• Pay a £20 late fee for overdue invoices.
• Pay a £10 administration fee for repeated reminders.
• Provide five weeks’ written notice to terminate tuition or pay fees in lieu.*
• Accept that missed lessons are non-refundable.
• Acknowledge extra fees for exams, shows, and workshops.
• Pay for additional pre-exam lessons.
*Ending Tuition (Notice Policy):
If you decide to stop lessons, you must give five weeks’ written notice during term time, or pay five weeks’ fees in lieu of notice.
This means tuition and payment continue for five scheduled weeks of classes from the date notice is received, even if your child doesn’t attend those lessons. School holidays are not counted in the notice period.
This policy helps us plan classes, staffing, and student places fairly - it’s standard practice in ballet and performing arts schools.
Example 1:
If you give notice on Monday 1st May and there are classes each week, your notice period would run until Monday 5th June. You would be charged for 5 weeks of tuition, whether or not you attend.
Example 2 – Summer Holidays:
If you give notice on Monday 15th July, but the summer holidays begin on Monday 22nd July, only one week of your notice falls in term time. The remaining four weeks of notice would begin once the new term starts in September, meaning the notice period would finish in mid-October. You would be charged for five weeks of classes during that time.
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6.2 Goods & Merchandise
• Items must be paid for upon delivery.
• Faulty garments must be washed before return.
• Made-to-order garments are non-refundable unless faulty.
• Tights and socks cannot be returned if worn.
6.3 Physical Teaching Techniques
Dance is a physical discipline, and teachers may need to gently place students to demonstrate correct positions. If parents object to this, the school may not be able to include their child in classes.
7. Privacy Policy
7.1 Data Collection
We collect:
• Parents/guardians: Name, contact details, registration date.
• Pupils: Name, date of birth, gender, medical information, examination records, and photo/video consent.
7.2 How We Use Data
We use your data to:
• Provide dance classes and events.
• Manage your account and payments.
• Send relevant school information.
7.3 Data Protection
Your data is securely stored using MemberMeister, MailChimp, and WIX.
7.4 Data Sharing
We only share relevant personal data with:
• Teachers and staff (for registers and contact).
• Exam boards (e.g., Royal Academy of Dance).
• Event organisers (e.g., Beckenham Festival).
7.5 Data Retention
We retain data for up to six years for legal and tax purposes.
7.6 Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Request access to your data.
• Request corrections or deletions.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
For more details, visit ICO website.
8. Cookie Policy
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that track website activity and enhance user experience.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Track anonymous website traffic.
• Improve user experience.
• Embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube, Twitter).
8.3 Managing Cookies
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.
9. Contact Information
For any queries, contact:
Dani Grant (Principal)
Email: danigrantdance@gmail.com
Dani Grant School of Dance