We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students, members and staff associated with us. To ensure the effective running of our business – Slay Club and Pros From The Shows associated events – and to protect all individuals connected with us, it is important that the following Code of Conduct is read, respected and adhered to at all times:
- Always consider the well-being and safety of students before the development of skills/performance/participation.
- Develop an appropriate working relationship with students, based on mutual trust and respect.
- Never abuse your authority or power as a teacher.
- Always work within the boundaries of your qualification.
- You must ensure you have valid insurance cover and a valid DBS Certificate (previously CRB).
- Ensure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of the students.
- Treat every student as an individual and set realistic goals and targets that are obtainable; unrealistic goal setting can have damaging effects on a student.
- Never punish or demean a child for losing or making mistakes, it is through mistakes that performers learn and develop as students.
- Display consistently high standards of behaviour, language and appearance.
- You must never be under the influence of alcohol while students are in your care.
- Slay Club will not condone the use of illegal substances.
- Follow all guidelines and policies laid down by Slay Club
- Do not exert undue pressure on Slay Club members/performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
- Encourage participants to value their performances and progressions.
- Encourage students to accept responsibility for their own performance and behaviour.
- Mobile phones must not be used in the studio, except in case of emergency (not for personal use).
- Jewellery must not be worn to classes.
- Food and drink must not be consumed in the studio except for water in a sealed drinking bottle unless advised by Slay Club staff.
- Always report any incidents, referrals or disclosures immediately, following the appropriate guidelines set out in the Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy.
- Make sure that confidential information is not divulged, unless with the express approval of the individual concerned.