Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is part of your agreement when joining NYP STAGE SCHOOL. Membership is open to all subject to the following conditions:

 

  • NYP STAGE SCHOOL accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of personal belongings while on the premises.
  • NYP STAGE SCHOOL accepts no liability for any injuries sustained whilst participating in a class or on the premises.
  • NYP STAGE SCHOOL Staff must be notified of any changes to the information provided on the registration Form.

Staff/teachers:

All staff, including cover teachers (who may be brought in at short notice), are qualified, experienced and DBS checked. Volunteer class assistants and trainees on placements are all DBS checked. There is always a first aider on site.

 

Supervision while on site:

Students must ensure they always get full permission from staff prior to leaving class. Toilet breaks will be supervised by either a member of staff or class facilitator and students will always be supervised whilst on site. 

Behaviour:

Racist, sexist, and other offensive language and behaviour is not tolerated, and we reserve the right to terminate membership without notice. Behaviour of staff, parents and students must always follow our code-of-conduct.

Please note that under no circumstances are pets allowed on school premises due to Health and Safety reasons.

Shows:

NYP STAGE SCHOOL put on annual shows and provides costumes . Parents will also have to pay a small show fee of about £40 per show for any costumes / microphones/ hair and makeup NYP STAGE SCHOOL provide.

Emergency contact number:

NYP STAGE SCHOOL emergency mobile phone is kept with FREYA/TARA.

Food:

Chewing gum/ fizzy drinks are strictly forbidden on the premises.

Because classes only run for 1.5 hours snacks will not be needed for the duration of class unless you stay over the required class time.

Uniform:

This is basic but essential and gives the students a sense of belonging, a sense of ritual and sense of dressing for something important – their class. Appropriate clothing as below is necessary for health and safety and child protection:

Wearing the correct NYP STAGE SCHOOL clothing gives a sense of belonging, allowing all to feel equal, healthy and safe.

  • All t-shirts, shoes and bags must be clearly labelled – lost property is donated to charity at the end of every term.
  • Strictly no jewellery – stud earrings are fine.
  • Hair must be tied back from the face for all classes.
  • SECOND-HAND SHOES; there is often a good selection of jazz shoes which can be given to students needing the next size up. Students must add a donation of out grown Jazz shoes in order to take a pair.

Most NYP STAGE SCHOOL Classes:

  • Top: NYP STAGE SCHOOL T-shirt must be worn by all students. Crops or vest tops are also acceptable.
  • Bottom: Tracksuit bottoms or leggings must be worn in black preferably. NYP Logo shorts and leggings are available to purchase via the website. No jeans or trousers, skirts or dresses are to be worn to any class.
  • Shoes: Black soft plimsolls (like those worn for school gym lessons) or black jazz shoes are to be worn. Strictly no crocs , uggs or sandals are allowed.

Attendance:

Children must arrive and be collected promptly. It is very important that children arrive in time for their classes, preferably 5 minutes before the start. This allows the group time to settle from the moment the class starts.

Where possible NYP STAGE SCHOOL will aim to let people know of any changes in venue or class time at least one week ahead of schedule.

Absence: 

Any child missing for more than two classes per term without reason may not be able to be in every dance/ singing and or drama performance in the show. Class numbers are limited, and many have long waiting lists, so good attendance and commitment to the term is essential.

Illness/Injury:

Parents are not to allow their child to attend NYP STAGE SCHOOL if they are feeling unwell or have a known injury which would prevent a student from fully taking part.

This includes presenting any contagious illness including (but not limited to): Chicken Pox, Head Lice, Common Cold, Flu and, as of March 2020, symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19: Parents are expected to follow government advice in relation to when to self-isolate.

 

Child Collection:

NYP STAGE SCHOOL TEACHER POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Teachers must ensure that each child has left a session with an adult or older child (agreed in advance with parent). It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure the child is collected punctually at the end of the class or session. Should a parent/guardian not turn up to collect a child on time – this is the procedure to follow:

  • Inform (stage school manager) who will contact the parent/guardian.
  • If the stage school manager is unavailable, assistant manager will ask the child to contact the parent/guardian immediately.
  • If the child cannot call the parent/guardian, contact the parent/guardian directly to arrange collection.
  • If the parent/carer is not reachable, and you must leave, the emergency procedure is as follows:
  • Leave a message with the parent and contact the entire NYP STAGE SCHOOL Management Team with all the information. Wait until another member of the team can arrive.
  • If the parent/guardian is not reachable and there is no adult available, you must take the child to the nearest police station. Inform the police of all contact details for the parent/guardian and notify the entire NYP STAGE SCHOOL Management Team as above. Leave a message for the parent/guardian to say where the child will be.


Booking:

NYP STAGE SCHOOL does not provide drop-in classes for children and young people. All courses must be booked in advance. New students may join courses during the term subject to availability and authorisation of the NYP STAGE SCHOOL management team. If there are no spaces at a requested venue when booking, then NYP STAGE SCHOOL will aim to provide an alternative option where possible.

Waiting List:

Members on the waiting list will be contacted in order of the list. If members are unavailable, no message will be left. The next member will be contacted and the first to make contact will receive the place.

Payments

Full payment must be received in advance to confirm a place.

For all current students, classes must be registered in advance. If payment for registered places is not received by this time and the NYP STAGE SCHOOL manager hasn’t been contacted in advance, then the place will be offered to another student using the priority listed above.

Non-payment

Failure to make payment before the month starts m ay result in no place being available. will make every attempt to offer an alternative arrangement. If this is not possible then your name will be added to a waiting list.

If payment is outstanding, NYP STAGE SCHOOL reserves the right to withhold services. Every attempt will be made not to discuss monies owed with children, although in extreme circumstances (especially when children arrive without supervision) children may be turned away.

NYP STAGE SCHOOL may share data with debt collection agencies to re-coup monies owed.

 

Cancellation

Occasionally some classes may be cancelled due to circumstances beyond NYP STAGE SCHOOL control. The administration team will endeavour to contact paid customers and will either offer an alternative date or any credit will be forwarded to the next term.

Refunds

NYP STAGE SCHOOL cannot offer a refund if you do not attend classes or if you wish to pull your child out of classes for the remainder of the month. The full term at NYP STAGE SCHOOL is a commitment that the students and parents give, and we expect students to see the term or annual show through to the end.

NEW STUDENTS ONLY: The first class is considered a ‘trial’ class. If for any reason the class is not suitable, we must be notified before the second class.

Holiday courses are non-refundable