Terms and Conditions
Admissions
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Term fees are payable in advance. It is a basic condition of attendance that fees are paid by the 2nd week of term. Any fees outstanding at half term will be subject to a 10% surcharge.
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To terminate classes, half a terms notice is required, in writing or email before the end of the term, otherwise a full terms fee is payable. This will ensure we are able to accept pupils from the waiting list. Failure to give notice will result in the next terms fee being due in full.
Refunds
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In the event of students absence classes are non-refundable.
Students
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Nichols School of dance is only responsible for students whilst in classes.
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Students must be dressed in the correct uniform for each class and must conduct themselves in a disciplined manner while on the school premises. This will ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
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Students must be on time for classes and may be refused entry if late, as this causes disruption to other students' learning.
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No jewellery or watches are to be worn in class, for health and safety reasons.
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All students’ property is their responsibility, Nichols School of Dance cannot be held liable for any lost or damaged belongings.
Permissions
All points below request permission within NSD's enrolment form
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All pupils are required to return a completed enrolment form, signed by the guardian responsible for paying their fees.
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Photographs may be taken by authorised staff members only, in classes or at dance venues, to be used for advertising purposes.
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Parents should be aware that due to the nature of dance class, it is often necessary for the teacher to use appropriate physical contact when teaching students.
Health & Safety Policy
Please see attached Child Protection/Health and Safety Policy
If you would like to view a copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy, please email NSD.
Mobile Phone Policy
Please see attached NSD's policy on the use of electronic devices.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is of the utmost importance and the Policy below sets out the steps taken by Nichols School of Dance to safeguard your privacy, and explains how information about you may be collected, stored or used. This policy may be updated from time to time.
Contact Details
In short, we keep all contact details for a minimum of two years after your child leaves the school.
Video Recordings of Shows
We ensure that all performers (or parents/guardians) have given their consent to being filmed. First names are sometimes mentioned, but surnames are not used.
The NSD Studios YouTube channel is available for public viewing, separate consent for this is asked of the elite dancers.
How does NSD collect information about you?
Information about you is collected when you:
· Use the NSD website – your email address, mobile.
· Sign up to the dance school – via the enrolment form
What type of information is collected from you?
The personal information collected from you with the enrolment form includes, the following,
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Name
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Address
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Phone number
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Email address
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Date of Birth
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Ethnicity
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Consent to use photographs / videos
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Any Health Concerns we should be made aware of.
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Consent for data to be used with the ISTD and RAD for examinations – this includes names, DOB and ethnicity.
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Consent for data to be used for dance competitions; often including name, DOB, school and postcode.
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Dance examination results are stored by NSD.
NSD may retain the content of your email messages together with your email address, and our subsequent replies. We email to send correspondence about dance classes, fees, competitions, shows and examinations and reply to general enquiries.
How is Your Information Stored?
·Enrolment forms are scanned into a password protected computer and paper copies are destroyed.
·In the case of emails the information is stored by our email provider.
·Registers are kept on a password protected computer – this includes names, DOB and emergency contact telephone numbers.
·You have the right at any time to request details of any information held about you by NSD.
·You also have the right to ask NSD to delete such information.
NSD will never sell or pass your information to third parties.
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Security Precautions to Protect the Loss, Misuse or Alteration of Your Data
When you provide personal information to NSD we take steps to ensure that it is treated securely. No banking details are kept by NSD. All other details (e.g. email addresses) are transmitted normally over the internet and as such, can never be guaranteed completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us electronically, and therefore, you do so at your own risk. Once your information is received, NSD will do everything possible to ensure its safety.