1. PAYMENTS

a) Invoices are sent at the beginning of each month. Fees must be paid by the end of the month to maintain a place in the class.

b) Payments can be made either by cash, bank transfer or cheque.

c) A receipt for all payments made will be sent via email.

d) We reserve the right to suspend your child’s classes until any overdue payments have been received. In cases of none payment a written reminder will be issued, if the account is not settled within one month of the reminder then a debt collection agency will be asked to assist in obtaining the payment.

e) A sibling discount and multi class discount will be applied to students attending 6 or more classes per week (not including private lessons). 

f) Classes are currently charged at £3.50 per 30 minute class, £4.75 per 45 minute class, £6 per one hour class.  £6.50 per private lesson (based on 2-3 students sharing). 

 

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g) Credit notes are issued to cover circumstances such as cancelled classes or long-term absence through injury or illness. All credit notes are deducted from the following term’s bill. One term’s notice for cessation of classes is essential if you are to receive the credit. If no notice or late notice is received then any credit will be lost.

h) Fees are not waived in respect of family holidays, school trips, school exams or short-term sickness or injury.

i) Instances of long-term sickness or injury will be assessed on an individual basis.

j) Classes are charged in monthly blocks (term time only) and are to be paid per month regardless of attendance.

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2. EXAMINATIONS

a) Invoices for examinations are distributed when the occasion arises.

b) All examination invoices must be settled on the date stated before an examination can be taken.

c) In agreeing to an examination to be taken parents/guardians give permission for names and dates of birth to be passed on to the exam board (IDTA)

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3. CHANGES TO OR TERMINATION OF CLASSES/ WAITING LIST

a) One month’s notice must be given before a class is terminated.

b) Absence of notice or late notice for exceptional circumstances will be addressed on an individual basis.

c) In the event of a pupil leaving Studio A with fees still outstanding, Studio A reserves the right to pursue recovery of the debt by all legal means including court action.

d) When on the waiting list for a class places will be given on a first come first served basis. If a place is offered but there is no response within two weeks then the place will be given to the next person on the list.

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4. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES

1. On the rare occasion that a class cannot take place we reserve the right to cancel any classes any time up to and including the date the class starts. Should this occur, we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible- advance cancellations will be sent via email with a reminder on the Facebook page. Same day cancellations will be sent via text.

2. Change of venue information will be sent via email.

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5. MISCELLANEOUS

a) All teachers including guest/cover teachers are qualified, DBS checked, first aid trained and insured. All assistants are First Aid trained and DBS checked, and have had relevant training from Studio A to carry out their roles.

b) Studio A’s privacy policy and safeguarding policy are available on our website. A copy of these including our behaviour policy can be provided on request.

c) If there are any changes made to these Terms and Conditions an alert will be sent via email.

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6. LIABILITIES

a) Studio A does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items left unattended in one of our hired venues. We advise that valuables are not brought to class.

b) Studio A do not accept liability for personal injury to any child attending class, with the exception of such injury being caused by negligence or default of any member of our staff or any other default on our part.

c) Studio A staff only become responsible for children once they are in the class. They must be supervised by a parent/guardian until and after their class time.

d) Studio A holds Public Liability Insurance.

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7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN

a) These terms and conditions, and any enrolment forms you have submitted, constitute an agreement between you and us in connection to classes or any services superseding any prior agreement.

b) Attendance at class is deemed to be acceptance of the current Terms and Conditions.

c) It is the responsibility of the Parent or Guardian to notify Studio A of any illness or injury that may affect the child’s participation at class.

d) It is the responsibility of the Parent or Guardian to ensure that we have the correct details for you and your child and further ensure we are updated of any changes in health.

e) It is the responsibility of the Parent or Guardian to regularly read emails for information in order to be fully aware of all upcoming events. Updates and reminders are also posted on our Facebook page and Instagram account.

f) In the event that we consider you to be in breech of these terms & conditions or that your child is disruptive to other pupils or staff, teachers or venue staff, we reserve the right to exclude your child from any activity within the school.