Dance Track Enrolment 2023/24

Behaviour Agreement

The purpose of this policy and agreement is to outline the rules relating to behaviour within classes on the Dance Track programme, so that they are understood and agreed by the children, parents, teachers and chaperones.

The wellbeing, security and safety of the children is paramount and we want to ensure that all involved benefit from a great experience. There should be a mutual trust and respect between the children, teachers and chaperones. This allows for an atmosphere where everyone feels safe, secure, happy and able to achieve their full potential.

We feel it is very important to promote and encourage good behaviour at every opportunity. This includes verbal praise and encouragement to the children throughout the classes.

Our expectations of the children:

• Do not leave the building until collected and signed out by the adult responsible for them.
• Listen to the teacher when they are speaking and follow the instructions given.
• Take care of equipment - no leaning or swinging on the barres.
• No food or drink in the studio and NO chewing gum (water is allowed).
• Ensure that no jewellery is worn and that NO mobile phones are brought into class.
• Work hard and concentrate - always give their best effort and never disturb the learning of others.
• To listen, trust and respect everyone in the classroom.
• 100% attendance (unless authorised) and phone calls/emails if they are going to be late or are ill.
• To co-operate, make new friends and build confidence/self-belief.
• Be willing to learn.

Misbehaviour: If a child breaks the rules, we will follow the following procedure:

• Step 1: The chaperone will inform the parent/carer of the misbehaviour after the class.
• Step 2: The Participation Coordinator will be in touch with the parent/carer.
• Step 3: The Learning and Participation Manager will have a discussion with the parent/carer.

Parents will be informed at each stage of a behaviour sanction and the programme manager will be informed.