COVID-19 Guidelines

1. If you are experiencing symptoms of Coronavirus, please do not attend dancing class for at least 10 days (Fever/high temperature, a new persistent cough, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath). 
2. Pupils are asked to arrive already changed for class and are asked to only bring one small bag and if needed, only wear a thin coat or hoody. These items are to be kept in the studio at all times. Changing facilities will not be available (at Cantley Studio only). 
3. All pupils are asked to arrive NO EARLIER than 5 minutes prior the start time of your class Please bear in mind that other classes will be in progress and we must try to maintain social distancing wherever possible.
4. To avoid crowding, parents will not be permitted to wait in the corridors or waiting areas (at Cantley Studio only). 
5. For children aged 6 plus, we are asking parents to operate a drop off/pick up system. 
   For pupils under the age of 6, we ask that only 1 adult attends and escorts their child to class and then waits outside or in their car until the class finishes. When the class finishes, they may then collect their child. All accompanying parents are asked to wear a face mask/covering. 

6. No food is to be brought to dancing class and only sealed and named water bottles will be allowed, with no sharing of drinks. 
7. No books or magazines or unnecessary items are to be brought to dancing class – other than dance shoes and thin coats/hoodies, to avoid the possibility of cross contamination occurring.
8. On arrival, everyone is asked to use hand sanitiser. We will provide these facilities.
9. In line with the government track and trace regulations all pupils will be asked to sign in/out.
10. Whilst face masks/coverings for dance classes are not currently deemed a compulsory requirement by Government, we have taken the stance that these items are optional by pupils OVER the age of 11 years.
11. Please greet each other without close contact (no handshakes, hugs etc) and no close contact whilst waiting for your next class or when sat down
12. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing and then discard the used tissue. Please place any used tissues straight in the bin after use. Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing and re sanitise.
13. During classes, pupils will be asked and reminded to space themselves at a minimum of 1 metre apart from each other. 
14. Teachers will be cleaning and sanitising equipment and barres between each class, so pupils (and parents) are advised that there may be a short delay in start/finish times. 
    

These guidelines will be revised in line with government advice. They are designed to keep all our teachers, pupils and their families as safe as possible.  

I thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. If we all play our part, we can maintain classes in a safe and enjoyable way.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Dear Parent/Guardian/Pupil, 

The ‘Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance’ is pleased to be able to reopen and offer pupils the opportunity to return to class, following the Covid-19 lockdown. 

We have conducted a thorough Risk Assessment and have implemented new processes, in light of the recent government guidance. These new rules and measures have been communicated to all pupils and parents. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in these new dance classes at the Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance, I understand, acknowledge and agree to the following;

1. I certify that I am physically fit and able to participate in the dance classes and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional.
   

2. I agree to comply with all the new rules and measures that have been put in place, including, but not limited to, cleaning hands on arrival and regularly, observing social distancing, avoiding person to person close contact and not bringing unnecessary items to dance class. 
   

3. Whilst the school has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19, we cannot guarantee that your child(ren) will not become infected with Covid-19, including anyone else in your family.
   

4. I understand that taking part in dance classes and physical activity and being in groups may increase the risk of contracting Covid-19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge that the contagious nature of Covid-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by Covid-19 and accept sole responsibility for any illness, injury or death that may occur. 
   

5. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected with Covid-19 at the Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance may result in the actions, omissions or negligence of myself or others – including but not limited to dance teachers, pupils and the families of pupils of the school. 
   

6. I attest that my child is not experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19, such as a cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fewer or new loss of taste or smell. Furthermore, I do not believe that my child has been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of Covid-19.
   

7. If anyone in my household presents Covid-19 symptoms, or I am contacted by the Test and Trace Service, I will inform the Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance as soon as possible, and I/my child will then follow advice from the UK government and professional medical services. 
   

8. I hereby release and agree to hold the Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance harmless from, and, waive on behalf of myself, my heirs and any personal representatives any and all causes of actions, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the dance school, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any held classes at the Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance. 
   

9. I understand that this release discharges Nellie Stagles School of Theatre Dance from any liability or claim that I, my heirs or any personal representatives may have against the dance school, with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to dance classes.
   

10. This liability waiver and release extends to the dance school, together all owners, partners, teaching staff and pupils of the school and their families.  ‍
    

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability COVID-19 Form