Staff (Coaching and Admin) will always be identified by photo ID on a AED lanyard. This will have their name and association to the dance team,
ALL staff will be first aid trained
A folder of this policy and any in relation to safeguarding including support and information will be present at every class. This will include a register of attending dances and our fire procedure which the children will be made aware of each lesson.
We are fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people up to the age of 18.
We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. We acknowledge our duty to act appropriately to any allegations, reports or suspicions of abuse. All staff and volunteers will work together to encourage the development of an ethos which embraces difference and diversity and respects the rights of children, young people and adults.
We recognises our duty of care under the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, the Children (Performances and Activities) (England) Regulations 2014, the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018.
Including implementing elements from child protection and safeguarding in Education Scotland (which can be found here: child-protection-and-safeguarding-policy-es-feb21.pdf )
This policy applies to our paid staff, volunteers, dancers or anyone working as Aurora Elite Dance. The purpose of this policy:
● To protect children and young people who dance at Shana Keeler’s School of Dance including in regular classes, performances, workshops or any other activities linked to the dance school.
● To provide parents, staff and volunteers guidance for our approach to child protection and what they should do if they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or is at risk of, harm.
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● The safety and welfare of our dancers is paramount.
● All children, whatever their age, gender, sexuality, race, disability, educational attainment or economic circumstance have the right to protection from abuse.
● We recognise some children are additionally vulnerable because of the impact of previous experiences, their level of dependency, communication needs or other issues.
● All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. AED will seek to safeguard children and young people .
We are ensuring by having these safeguards in place that:
● Everybody has the right to dance
● Treating all dancers and parents with respect and dignity
● Putting the welfare of each child first
● Providing enthusiastic and constructive criticism to dancers rather than negative criticism
● Valuing the views of our dancers
● Focusing on the benefits of dance helping individuals personally and socially as well as physically
● Ensuring all paid staff and volunteers (aged 16+) who will be working with children will have an Enhanced DBS Check
● Ensuring all paid staff are fully insured
● Never accepting bullying of any form
● Ensuring all adult members will provide a positive role model (including those helping in classes)
● Taking action to stop any inappropriate behaviour
● Keeping informed of changes in legislation and policies for the protection of children
● Undertaking relevant professional development and training
● Ensuring all contact and medical details for every child is up to date and available at the place of teaching or performance
ALL STAFF will receive safeguarding training
Our safeguarding lead is Paige Williams who will oversee all of these polices and ensure any issues are dealt with inside of the law and our policy.
This policy is annually reviewed.
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