Company Policies & Procedures



AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Act One is dedicated to providing quality education in the performing arts. In addition to preparing

students for a performing career, Act One is equally beneficial in developing confidence, articulation,

communication skills, whilst encouraging creativity, team work and stretching the imagination.

STAFF

It is the policy of Act One that all staff are checked through the Criminal Records Bureau for their

suitability to work with children. All our staff are experienced in teaching and are performers in

their own right. Public Liability Insurance has been taken out to cover each teacher. Act One have a

Child Protection Policy in place, please request a copy if required.

ATTENDANCE

To achieve maximum results of training and proper progression, students are asked to attend all

classes and rehearsals. To minimise absences, parents are urged to take into consideration classes

and rehearsals when scheduling their children for appointments and when planning family holidays.

Please be sure to call the Office or Act One mobile and leave a message to excuse a student from

class, as we may call you to see why the child has not attended. Regular absentees will be asked to

leave the classes and free the space for another student.



Students are expected to arrive on time for the start of their classes and rehearsals.

CLASS BEHAVIOUR

In order to achieve the skill level required in dance, drama and singing, students should understand

the necessary level of focus and concentration that will be required of them prior to attending class.

Whilst we encourage ideas from students and wish classes to be fun, we politely request the co-

operation and respectful behaviour to the teachers and other students. Students who are disruptive

will be asked to observe the class so that others may continue their work. Act One reserves the right

to dismiss students who are consistently disruptive.

UNIFORM

Children should be dressed appropriately for dance and drama class in the required uniform. (Black

jogging pants, Act One t-shirt & sweatshirt, black jazz shoes or black pumps.) No jewellery to be worn

and long hair is to be tied away from the face.



Failure to do so on a regular occurrence will result in the student being asked to observe the class.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Fees are to be paid monthly (after trial month) on the first class of that month, any late fees will be

charged at £2.00 per week overdue.



Cheques to be paid to Act One (UK) Ltd and need to have the students name on the back, any

returned cheques will be charged at £10.00. No cheques accepted under £10.00.



Credit will not be given for missed classes as your child’s place is retained for them. Holiday credit will

be given if notice is given prior to fees being paid for the month where the absence will be taken. A

receipt will be given for all fees paid to minimize discrepancies.



TheatreBugs - £5 per class (£20 per 4 week month)


OnStage - £12 per class (£48 per 4 week month) (half-price sibling)

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

If classes need to be cancelled due to inclement winter weather we are not able to telephone each

individual student. Please call the office or text the Act One mobile number in the event of bad

weather. We will endeavour to text a blanket message.



Act One is not responsible for classes cancelled as a result of extreme weather conditions or other

circumstances