Student code of conduct Students at Dance Garden are required to comply with the following:

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• Show respect for teachers, assistants, fellow students and families.

• Respect the belongings of others.

• Come to each class on time and be prepared to learn.

• Follow instructions and comply with teacher expectations of behaviour.

• Communicate any serious discomfort or pain to the teacher or assistant.

• Attend all classes except in the case of illness. If a student has a short-term mild injury, they are encouraged to come to class and watch.

• Show respect for the studio. Students must clean up after themselves and keep the bathroom, change room and studios tidy.

• Wear the appropriate attire to class as specified in the Dress Code, including hair management as required.

• If a student’s behaviour in class negatively impacts on other students’ wellbeing, safety or ability to focus and learn, then the student may be asked to sit and watch the class or leave the room (under supervision) and can re-join the class when they are calm and focused.

• In the event that a student’s behaviour is consistently disruptive and prevents the teacher from properly delivering the class, the student may not continue attending Dance Garden. To the extent permitted by law, refunds will not be given.

Parent/Guardian code of conduct Parents and guardians at Dance Garden are required to comply with the following:

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• Show respect for teachers, students, staff and other parents/guardians at all times.

• Take responsibility to read email updates, including newsletters, and keep up-to-date with current activities and important information.

• Ensure children (including students, siblings & friends of students) are supervised at all times in the waiting area.

• Take responsibility to arrive with students five minutes before class and pick them up on time at the end of class from the studio.

• Take responsibility for their children until the scheduled start time of their class.

• Meet payment deadlines.

• Refrain from taking photographs or video without permission from the teacher (see Privacy policy).

• Preferred communication is via platforms managed directly by Dance Garden domain email addresses and Business Phones.

• Refrain from direct communication with Dance Garden staff via private email, text, phone or social media.

• Keep the waiting areas, bathroom and change room tidy.

• Keep noise levels in waiting areas to a minimum.

• Encourage students to show commitment and positivity while working to the best of their own ability.

• Raise any concerns with a teacher or staff member by emailing emmawilsonprojects@gmail.com

• In the event that parent/guardian conduct impacts negatively and seriously on the safety, wellbeing or security of Dance Garden staff, students or families, the parent/guardian may receive a warning and/or have their child unenrolled from Dance Garden. To the extent permitted by law, refunds will not be given.

Teacher code of conduct Teachers at Dance Garden are required to comply with the following:

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• Always treat students, families and fellow teachers with respect.

• Comply with Dance Garden’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

• Possess current First Aid and CPR.

• Possess current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

• All teachers, including cover teachers, must check student information and note any students with medical conditions or special requirements.

• Always provide a warm, supportive and safe learning environment for students.

• Accommodate students with special requirements appropriately.

• Actively manage challenging behaviours and disruptions within the class environment.

• Identify, reduce and prevent bullying from occurring.

• Respond professionally and efficiently to any concerns and ensure the Directors are made aware of any verbal or written correspondence with families.

• Do not discriminate against any child, including but not limited to: because of culture, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation.

• Do not put children at risk of abuse or ignore or disregard any suspected or disclosed child abuse. (See Child Safety Policy.)

• Do not use inappropriate language or music in the presence of children.

• Do not engage in open discussions of a mature or adult nature at the studio (for example, personal social activities).

• Do not do things of a personal nature that a child can do for themselves, such as toileting or changing clothes.

• Comply with the OH&S policy including not directing students to attempt movements for which they are not physically ready.

• Complete an incident report for any injuries that occur during class, inform the parent/guardian and report to the principal as soon as possible.

• If available, be willing to cover other classes.

• Attend staff meetings (minimum 1 per term) and professional development sessions.

• Refrain from Social Media contact with current students under 18 years old.

• As role models for students, teachers are expected to wear appropriate, clean attire for the style of dance that they are teaching (e.g. Ballet shoes for Ballet Class).

• In the event that a teacher does not comply with the code of conduct, a warning may be given and/or the teacher may not continue teaching at Dance Garden.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Our organisation, Dance Garden, is committed to child safety.

We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.

We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously. We will contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety.

Our organisation is committed to educating our staff, volunteers and members on child abuse risks.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.

Every person involved in Dance Garden has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of abuse, phone 000.

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