JMDS Health & Safety Policy
JMDS takes seriously their responsibility to ensure the safety of their pupils. All pupils must complete a registration on the Class Manager App when joining the school with clear information regarding emergency contacts and any relevant medical history.
A copy of emergency contact numbers will be kept on the app.
It is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school of any changes to their emergency contact details
In case of a fire emergency, all teachers have a clear understanding of responsibilities. They must be understood by all, following the procedures of the relevant centre.
JMDS will undertake regular assessment of risks regarding premises hired and any concerns will be raised with the providers
We are committed to ensuring all employees/volunteers are competent to do their tasks and to give them adequate training
It is the responsibility of JMDS to keep a fully equipped First Aid Box at all hired premises. In case of an incident, an Accident / Incident Report will be made
If required the school will contact the emergency services first, then the parent / guardian of the student(s) involved by the telephone number on the class registers
Parents understand that dance is as active as engagement as any sport, and whilst every effort is made to avoid them, injuries can happen. The school accepts no responsibility for injuries sustained via any means other than a teacher’s negligence
Pupils will be supervised during class time only, and parents / carers must ensure the safety of their children in the waiting, changing and toilet areas
Students/parents or guardians should inform the teacher of any special health considerations or existing injuries before participating in class
Parents are responsible for ensuring their child’s punctuality. Teachers are not available to supervise late pickups.
Dress code must be observed at all times, especially footwear for safe dance practice. (No socks)
No chewing gum is allowed in the studio. Water is permitted in cap bottles
Public Insurance Liability
The principal of JMDS has public liability insurance. Any locum teacher who teaches classes will be either covered via this insurance or will have their own personal insurance.
Smoking policy
JMDS has a non-smoking policy, and smoking is not permitted anywhere within the studio where lessons take place. This is due to the health hazards of smoking and passive smoking, and also because the hall regularly holds activities which involve young children. Studios used by JMDS also all have no smoking policies.
This policy was last reviewed on 06/01/2025
Miss Hollie
Principal
