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Starlight Kids

Dance and Stage school

Terms and conditions

ENROLMENT

On enrolment all pupils must have their enrolment form filled in and signed by their parent/guardian before participating in lessons. All enrolment forms must be filled in and signed prior to any tuition. All information given is given in confidence and is strictly confidential. Your details will only be shared with the relevant people or outside people with regards to child licensing, exams, shows and competitions. It is the parents’ responsibility to inform the school of any changes to their children’s personal details. Your persona; details will only be kept for the period that your child attends Starlight kids and 2 years thereafter. A section has been allocated on your enrolment form for any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries, please could you fill this section in with as much information as possible so that the relevant teachers can be made aware of, and can deal with situations appropriately. On enrolment children will be placed into classes according to age and ability and will be moved up to the next group at the discretion of the school/teachers. If there is any information that you are aware of that could affect your child’s behaviour or ability then please let the school know so it can be dealt with appropriately.

INVOICES AND BILL PAYMENT

 Fees will be paid by standing order at the beginning of every month. The price of the session is multiplied by the 39 lessons that we have through the year (September to September) and divided by 12months of the year. Dates will be given at the beginning of each academic year. This means that payments are every month of the year and will be the same every month. Fees will be payable in advance. The school reserves the right to add 20% to each subsequent bill that has to be represented due to a late payment (this includes notice required to discontinue lessons, uniform and all examination fees). If any other payments are required (shows, exams, competitions, costumes etc.) you will be notified via email that they are due with a payment due date, amount due and what it is for. All lessons will be paid for in advance at the beginning of every month and any absences will need to be paid for and cannot be refunded. Payment still needs to be made for lessons not attended as your child takes a place in the class/group even if they are not present. One half terms notice and payment is required should you or your child/children wish to discontinue lessons at ‘starlight kids’ even if your child does not attend their final sessions.  Prices will be changed according to level and length of sessions.  The school reserves the right to change or alter the prices at its discretion. The school reserves the right to refuse any future lessons to those who do not pay their bills as requested.

UNIFORM

 Pupils don’t have a specific uniform unless they are participating in the dance course in which case the uniform will be specified on enrolling. We do however expect pupils to wear appropriate footwear for example, pumps or jazz shoes, which are available to order from the school. All footwear should be fitted properly. Pupils should also wear comfortable clothing in the school colours which are Black with white or silver. ‘Starlight kids’ T-shirts are available and are compulsory for trips, out of school activities and performances. Please ask myself for details. Full payment is required prior to any items being ordered. Please note ‘Starlight kids’ cannot refund or replace any worn undamaged stock, so please make sure all uniform fits properly before wearing it for class.

Pupils will be expected to attend lessons well groomed, not only to show pride in the school but also for health and safety reasons. Hair should be tied back neatly off the face and No jewellery or unnecessary items should be worn in class. The school and its teachers cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by unsuitable attire. All of the above are to offer a better standard of teaching and for health and safety reasons.

ALL UNIFORM MUST BE NAMED CLEARLY including shoes.  The school cannot be held responsible for unnamed misplaced property.  Any unclaimed lost property that has not been named may be sold as second hand after a period of three months. Any other questions about the uniform please do not hesitate to ask.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Examinations/medals are optional. Pupils will be put forwards for the exams at the teacher’s discretion when they have achieved the appropriate standard/level. On taking the exam/medal they will receive a certificate and plaque, though these can take a few weeks to come through. We consider the exam/medals tests to be an important part of their development as they are a good incentive and help to give our pupils a real sense of achievement.

The U.K.A syllabus meets the governments’ educational requirements. Therefore if any examinations fall on school days it is totally acceptable for your child to take time out of a school day to participate in the exams. It is the parents’ responsibility however, to inform your child’s school of any absents. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Our health and safety policy is printed on our notice board for you to look at.  Please note everyone is to abide by this policy for his or her own safety, so please take a moment to familiarize yourself and your child/children with it. The school cannot be held responsible for persons injured through disregard to our health and safety policy.

If there are any injuries or illnesses that occur outside of ‘starlight kids’ that may effect your child during tuition with us, it is imperative that the teacher is made aware of all the relevant information to avoid further injury or illness whilst in lesson. The school cannot be held responsible for aggravating an injury or illness that already exists.

In order to maintain a safe environment for all pupils, all lessons have a limit in numbers. Once any class is full a waiting list will be put into place.

It is imperative that pupils behave appropriately whilst at ‘starlight kids’ and within the school either on the premises or out on trips and performances. All children represent the school and its reputation.  Parents and guardians assistance is a must.  The school cannot be held responsible for any person/persons injured through misbehavior or inappropriate conduct.  The school reserves the right to suspend or expel any pupil that behaves inappropriately at any time. The school reserves the right to remove any pupil from the class who does not behave appropriately; their parents will be contacted immediately in the event of this happening.  

A register is taken at the beginning of each session for all children, in the event of a fire all children in the school/building are accounted for.

All parents please be aware our teachers can only take responsibility for the pupils inside the teaching rooms. Therefore, if you are aware you are going to be late or someone else is collecting your child, you must inform myself prior to the end of the lesson so they are prepared. Children must not wait outside of the building for lifts or to be collected, all children must wait inside of the building until the relevant adult has arrived to collect them.  Please advise your children where to wait in the event of you being late.

We have a copy of our Safeguarding policy up on our notice board which you can see at your convenience.

Pupils must not bring valuables into the school ie: phones/unnecessary amounts of money/ipods etc. The school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal effects brought onto the premises. If they must be brought in please give them to a member of staff on arrival.

Photographs and videotapes of the children in class are not permitted. It will only be allowed during specified lessons where parents have been invited to watch and all the relevant parents have agreed. The school may request photographs of pupils for advertising or promotions, all relevant parents will be asked for full permission prior to any photographs being taken.

It may be necessary to make alterations to the timetable.  Fair warning will be given where possible.

Participation in lessons constitutes acceptance of the above terms and conditions.

‘starlight kids’ reserves the right to make changes to our “terms and conditions” at any time, without warning. All changes to anything on this agreement or otherwise, will be put up on the notice board.

In the event of you or your child/children not being entirely happy please bring any complaints straight to myself and I will do my utmost to fully resolve any queries, problems or questions you might have.

Myself, and my teachers are always willing to help.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Principal of Starlight kids: Samantha Killick D.D.I.I.S.T.D.A.U.K.A.

Samantha killick principal of ‘starlight kids’ 178 Bent Lane, Leyland, PR25 4YD

 07961921294 starlight.kids@hotmail.co.uk