Methodology of practice

My sessions will be weekly based sessions, starting at about half 3 when school finishes. Every week we shall explore set exercises in connection with the set discipline we shall be working on that week, whether that is singing, dancing or acting. At the start of the first term I shall lead introduction sessions so everyone can start with the same knowledge together. I shall be in touch with the teacher at the school to see if I can bring in any of the curriculum into my sessions to add a practical, fun element to their school experience.

Complaint Procedure

Informal

If you as a parent/ guardian has a concern, you should make an appointment with myself where can discuss your concerns. It is hoped that in this meeting your concerns will be resolved. If you feel you would like to complain to my employers you can arrange an appointment with them. If however you feel unsatisfied with the resolution then you are advised to proceed in making a formal complaint.

Formal

I advise you to produce your concern into writing and send it to the council I work for. Yet again if you feel unsatisfied with the possible resolution please refer to the list of high authority persons you may wish to contact.

Equal opportunities

My sessions are based around the idea of being inclusive and that anyone can join no matter their ability, sex and race. There shall be access for any disabled person hoping to join our sessions. We will be using the school hall on the ground floor of the building, so there will be ramps available at the entrance of the hall and entrance to the building for easy access. If needed parents/guardians and child minders are allowed to sit in the sessions.

Data protection

Under the Data Protection Act 1988 my employers and I control the personal data we receive and how they are proceed. We must ensure that:

• .Lawfully processed personal data will always state the intentions of processing the data and who we intent to show/give the personal data too. We will also be clear on the duration of the data being kept.
• We will not use data for any other purpose than the agreed purpose made by parents/guardians. If the data is requested by any external organisation we shall only pass it on if agreed by parents/guardians.
•  Every year we shall provide our members with a copy of their data to return to us with possible amendments. These amendments will be made immediately and data no longer necessary will be deleted.

Consent Form for Taking Images

To: Child’s parent/ guardian

Re: Name of child

During some sessions and performances we may take photos of the children participating in the sessions. This will be for the use of our group, yourselves and to advertise the company.

As well as this we may invite professional photographers and film makers to publicise the work we’ve created and to record special events we may participate in. I shall notify you of these occasions and will ask for specific permission.

If we do wish to publicise any of the media taken, we shall ask for permission for that specific media and will shall state how long we wish to use it.

To comply with the Data Protection Act 1988, we therefore need your permission to take photographs or videos of your child.

Please complete as appropriate.

• I do/ do not give consent that my child is able to have their photograph taken in connection with Once Upon A Time…Theatre Group.
• I do/ do not give consent that my child is able be recorded in connection with Once Upon A Time…Theatre Group.
• I agree/ do not agree that any photograph may be displayed to the public.
• I understand I will be given the chance to give additional consent about specific media being used for publicising the company.
• I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time.

Name (parent/guardian) …………………………………………………………

Signed (parent/guardian) ………………………………………………………

Date…………………………………………………………………………………..