Term Dates, Fees, T’s & C’s

AUTUMN TERM 2024

SPECIAL DATES AUTUMN TERM 2024

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September

Year 4+ Showcase

TERM BEGINS

SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST 2024

HALF TERM

FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2024

TO

SUNDAY 3RD November 2024

(INCLUSIVE)

TERM ENDS

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2024

FEES

SUMMER TERM 2024

An account will need to be created to book in for classes and to have a free trial arranged. To check class availability, please contact us – please note: Due to demand some classes may be running with a waiting list.

The individual prices are multiplied by the number of weeks for each half term. Each half termly session will vary slightly in the amount payable.

There will be a discount of 5% off the total cost of class fees for those students attending 9 or more hours of trainingeach week.

The first trial class attended will be charged as a stand-alone class – the half terms cost will be calculated from the class following the attendance of the first trial class.


FIRST
SESSION SUMMER TERM 2024

6 WEEKS

The payment options would be as follows:

EARLY BIRD OPTION:

To qualify for the extra 10% off payable fees, on top of any normal multiple hour discounts, payment for the first 6 complete weeks of the summer term 2024, would need to be paid in full or by NO LATER than:

10PM on SATURDAY 2ND MARCH 2024 if paying via credit card through the Parent Portal or 10PM on SATURDAY 9TH MARCH 2024 if paying by direct transfer to the GPSD Bank Account.

PLEASE NOTE THE PORTAL CLOSES FOR ALL PAYMENTS AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS HAS CLOSED. AFTER THIS DATE YOU CAN ONLY PAY VIA TRANSFER.

PRIOR TO THE START OF THE HALF TERM SESSION OPTION:

If taking the second option of paying in full for the first 6 weeks, with any normal multiple hour discount, withoutthe 10% Early Bird Discount, the fees for the first 6 weeks only, would need to be paid on or by NO LATER than:

10PM on SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 2024 if paying via credit card through the Parent Portal or 10PM on THURSDAY 28TH MARCH 2024 if paying by direct transfer to the GPSD Bank Account.

PLEASE NOTE THE PORTAL CLOSES FOR ALL PAYMENTS AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS HAS CLOSED. AFTER THIS DATE YOU CAN ONLY PAY VIA TRANSFER.

2 MONTHLY PLAN OPTION:

For the 2 monthly plan option this will be 2 payments for the first 6 weekssplitting the full amount for the half term into 2 equal parts, with normal multiple hour discounts where applicable and No early Bird discount.  The first payment would be due on or by NO LATER than the 1st of APRIL 2024 and the second payment on or by NO LATER than the 1st of MAY 2024. If you wish to take this two-monthly option, you will need to contact us so that we can arrange this for you.  Please remember the later you contact us regarding this, the more chance there is that the classes you might like to book will already be full, a prompt response from you should help with this.

SECOND SESSION SUMMER TERM 2024

7 WEEKS

The payment options would be as follows:

EARLY BIRD OPTION:

To qualify for the extra 10% off payable fees, on top of any normal multiple hour discounts, payment for the Second 7 weeks of the summer term 2024, would need to be paid in full or by NO LATER than:

10PM on FRIDAY 26TH APRIL 2024 if paying via credit card through the Parent Portal or 10PM on WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY 2024 if paying by direct transfer to the GPSD Bank Account.

PLEASE NOTE THE PORTAL CLOSES FOR ALL PAYMENTS AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS HAS CLOSED. AFTER THIS DATE YOU CAN ONLY PAY VIA TRANSFER.

PRIOR TO THE START OF THE HALF TERM SESSION OPTION:

If taking the second option of paying in full for the Second 7 weeks, with any normal multiple hour discount, without the 10% Early Bird Discount, the fees for the Second 7 weeks only, would need to be paid on or by NO LATER than:

10PM on MONDAY 20TH  MAY 2024 if paying via credit card through the Parent Portal or 10PM on TUESDAY 28TH MAY 2024 if paying by direct transfer to the GPSD Bank Account.

PLEASE NOTE THE PORTAL CLOSES FOR ALL PAYMENTS AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS HAS CLOSED. AFTER THIS DATE YOU CAN ONLY PAY VIA TRANSFER.

2 MONTHLY PLAN OPTION:

For the 2 monthly plan option this will be 2 payments for the Second 7 weeks, splitting the full amount for the half term into 2 equal parts, with normal multiple hour discounts where applicable and No early Bird discount.  The first payment would be due on or by NO LATER than the 1st of JUNE 2024 and the second payment on or by NO LATER than the 1st of JULY 2024. If you wish to take this two-monthly option, you will need to contact us so that we can arrange this for you.  Please remember the later you contact us regarding this, the more chance there is that the classes you might like to book will already be full, a prompt response from you should help with this.

GEORGINA PAY SCHOOL OF DANCE

TERMS & CONDITIONS 2024 TO 2025

GPSD GENERAL TERMS & CONDTIONS 2024-2025

1. JOINING GPSD – REGISTRATION – An account is to be created by a parent or guardian via the DSP Parent Portal.

2. PAYMENT – Fees are payable monthly on or by the 1st of each month.

3. GIVING NOTICE AT GPSD – There is a 4 week notice period which is required should you wish to withdraw your child from the school. These 4 weeks will still be chargeable. However, if you have already paid for fees that extend beyond this 4-week period then any additional amount paid after this 4 week notice period, will be refunded to you via bank transfer, stripe or Paypal, depending on how you paid for classes.

4. CANCELLATION OF CLASS BY GPSD – If at any time we cancel a class then, in the first instance, an additional class to make up the one missed will be offered. If you cannot attend a class to make up the one missed during that term, a credit will be added onto your parent portal. If you would prefer a direct refund, please inform us within 3 days of the cancelled class and provide the bank details to which the refund should be made. If your child leaves GPSD, any credits on your portal will then be directly transferred to you. This only applies to credits that were added for cancelled classes. If you have credits that were discretionary (as explained below), or because of winning a competition for example, these will be removed upon you leaving and are not to be refunded.

5. NON-ATTENDANCE & REFUNDS – Should your child miss a class and the class is still being run by GPSD, no refund will be issued. Classes are paid upfront monthly, and these are non-refundable unless in line with our cancellation policy or in exceptional circumstances where GPSD may, at its own discretion, issue a refund or credit to your portal if we feel there is a case of exceptional circumstance. If a discretionary refund is offered due to exceptional circumstances, this will be added onto your portal to use against future services provided by GPSD. We may, in some cases offer a direct refund, but this is at our discretion and not guaranteed. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic we have to prepare for every eventuality. If in the case of a lockdown, local or otherwise, we will switch to live online classes for that period of time. No refunds will be given. Online classes may also be utilised for other reasons, including but not limited to, severe weather that makes travel unsafe.

6. LATE PAYMENT OF FEES – All GPSD fees are due by standing order by or on the 1st of the month as outlined in your personalised class details that are emailed to you. If payment is not received by 10am on the 1st, you will receive an email from us requesting payment within 24 hours. Failure to then make payment within the 24 hours will result in an initial administration fee of £5 being added to your account. Failure to pay by the 3rd of each month will accumulate a charge of 10% of your total balance due being added as a late fee and failure to pay beyond this timeframe could lead to your child no longer being able to attend classes. Please understand that it is important that fees are paid on time. We have bills, staff and running costs that need paying on time and therefore will enforce late fees as stated. We highly recommend setting up a standing order as this is simple to do and then runs automatically.

If you are struggling to make payments, then please do get in touch and we will try to arrange a payment plan or delayed payment of fees for you – this is at our discretion and is not guaranteed.

7. FEE DISCOUNTS – There will be a discount of 5% off the total cost of class fees for those students attending 9 or more hours of training each week (Private coaching is excluded from this discount)

8. ATTENDING OTHER SCHOOLS – We pride ourselves in offering a wide range of classes at our premises, CMG Arts and work collaboratively with Cassana Performance Academy to broaden the timetable further and we therefore reserve the right to refuse training to anyone attending another performing arts school if we feel it is in direct conflict or for any reason we see fit.

9. CMG ARTS TEAM – In 2023 CMG Arts launched a performance team which invites students from GPSD & CPA to be part of. To be considered for the team your child must be attending classes with both schools to be considered for the next season which begins during the second half of the summer term each academic year.

Students interested in the team cannot attend classes with other schools.

10. PHOTOGRAPHY – Photographs and videos may be taken during classes, shows, workshops rehearsals and during any other CPA activity for the purpose of advertising the school’s classes. Photos and videos may be used on Social media, as well as on the CPA website, however no child will be named with their photo or video unless the use of their first name has been agreed separately with parents, for example, to show a special achievement. Photography will also be used widely on external advertising, including flyers posters and other physical marketing materials. Photos and videos may also be shared on physical and digital advertising for CMG Arts Ltd as well, including their social media. If you choose to opt out, your child’s face will not be included in photos that are published publicly. If there is a photo or video where your child has their back to the camera and they aren’t therefore identifiable, we may ask to still use these. If there is a photo that your child is in that we wish to use, their face will be blurred or covered accordingly.

If you wish to OPT OUT of photography and videography, this must be put into writing to

georginapayschoolofdance@gmail.com

 

11. EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR – We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and friendly environment for all. Students, their families, friends and staff can all be expected to be treated with kindness and respect. We expect all those at GPSD to behave in an appropriate manner in line with our behaviour policy.

12. ATTIRE – Students must attend classes in CORRECT UNIFORM & FOOTWEAR.

13. APPROPRIATE HAIR STYLES – all students must attend with their hair neatly groomed.

Nursery Ballet, Pre-school Ballet, & Reception Ballet children may wear their hair in a ponytail.

FROM YEAR 1 hair must be worn in a classical bun/plait over the head, or an appropriate secured style that is off the face and close to the scalp.

14.  ASSESSMENTS & EXAMINATIONS – Parent’s will be guided by the staff at the school. Examinations will be offered when a student is ready and not at the request of the child or parent.

15. POINTE WORK – The teaching staff at GPSD will decide when a student is ready for pointe work.

16. AUDITIONS – Parents will be guided by the staff at GPSD if it is appropriate for a student to be attending auditions. This includes associate courses, full time vocational school or youth performance companies. It is considered courteous to discuss this with teachers as well as appropriate to gain the correct guidance.

17. ATTENDANCE – From Year 3, students must attend two days of ballet class each week

18. PERSONAL PROPERTY – GPSD does not accept responsibility or liability, for loss of, or damage to personal items. Any items that are found, will be placed in the lost property box at CMG Arts.

19. CONTACT – It may be necessary to use physical contact when helping to improve a child’s posture or to assist in movements and to help a child understand a correction. This will be done with care and discretion and in strict accordance with the schools Child Protection Policy.

By signing your child up to classes with us, you are agreeing to the above terms & conditions (& Zoom below) and accepting understanding of the information stated.

GPSD ZOOM TERMS & CONDITIONS 2024-2025

By taking part in any of the GPSD online classes you agree to the following in addition to the

GPSD general T’s & C’s:

 

1: You will be responsible for making sure there is enough room to participate in the class without there being any obvious risk of injury to the student, to others, or risk of damage to surrounding property.

 

2: You will ensure that the flooring is safe for the class being undertaken.

 

3: You will ensure that your child, has a responsible adult present, at all times in order for them to participate in the classes at home.

 

4: You will ensure that your child is appropriately dressed with hair neatly tied back to take part in the classes.

 

5: You fully understand that GPSD are not offering these classes in person and are unable to offer any first aid services.

 

6: You must ensure that the livestream classes are not recorded as you do not have permission to do so, due to privacy permissions.

 

7: You will not share the link to other participants who do not attend GPSD, as the classes are for current GPSD students only.

 

8: You will not hold GPSD responsible for any injury or damage sustained during any of these classes and will watch your child for signs of sickness, tiredness, injury or illness or other incapacitation that may prevent them from taking part.

 

9: you understand that GPSD are in no way affiliated with the video conferencing software and are not responsible for any changes, data loss or software/hardware malfunction as a result of using the equipment. You also agree to their separate terms of use.

GEORGINA PAY SCHOOL OF DANCE LTD
(GPSD)
Policy for Safeguarding and the Protection
of Children and Adults at Risk

CONTENTS:
SECTION 1 – PREVENTION
SECTION 2 – PROCEDURES
SECTION 3 – SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK
SECTION 4 – PREVENTING UNSUITABLE PEOPLE FROM WORKING WITH CHILDREN
SECTION 5 – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF AND OTGER RELATED POLICIES
– Roles and Responsibilities for all Staff–  Code of Conduct.
– Photographing Students
–  Social Media
– Personal Phones/iPads/Tablets
– Changing
– Safeguarding Risk Assessment
SECTION 6 – FOUR CATEGORIES OF ABUSE
SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like our full Safeguarding Policy please contact us at:

georginapayschoolofdance@gmail.com