STUDIO POLICIES

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT

It is AMDC’s policy that we are open and transparent in our expectations. These policies will endeavour to make all requirements clear, without confusion, and ensuring the ongoing safety of our students, reassurance to our parents and highest quality of care and professionalism from our teaching staff. AMDC aims to uphold the values and integrity of the school by ensuring the best possible opportunity for students to learn the art of dance.

 

In 2011 Victorian laws regarding discrimination, bullying and harassment were extended to include community clubs and schools including staff, volunteers and participants. AMDC is committed to ensuring that we operate a school that is free of bullying and harassment of any description adopting a ‘zero tolerance’ policy that provides a platform to support the rights of all school attendees.

 

We have developed a Code of Conduct to ensure that all students, teachers, parents and visitors to the school are treated respectfully and without discrimination. The code is a set of key guidelines for which every school participant is expected to comply and uphold with a specific focus on students, teachers and parents.

 

AMDC recognizes the vulnerability of its students in terms of age ranges and therefore aims to be proactive in providing a safe and secure school environment. Bullying, harassment and intimidation is a serious offense which impacts upon a person’s self esteem and can cause other associated issues. It is our belief that collectively the school community can work toward reducing the potential of bullying and harassment including all other inappropriate behaviors through clear communication strategies coupled with a code of conduct guide.

 

AMDC welcomes all students, teachers and parents to make contact should a problem arise with all information to be treated as strictly confidential. Please direct all enquiries to the Principal.

 

The purpose is to implement policies that aim to protect, as well as uphold and safeguard, the rights including the well being of all school attendees being students, teachers, parents and visitors, to promote the school’s values and model appropriate behaviour through a collaborative and respectful approach, and to ensure that AMDC operates in accordance to professional dance codes under the RAD guidelines.

 

STUDENT, PARENT AND TEACHER CODE OF CONDUCT

Please note: Knowledge and understanding will vary in accordance to age range and maturity of each individual student. It is therefore recommended that all parents discuss the code of conduct with their children/family to ensure the best possible understanding and knowledge of behavioral expectations in compliance with the policy as set out in the document.

 

• For all students, parents and teachers to be aware of the AMDC Anti Bullying, Student​ Well-being and Code of Conduct Policies as set out by the dance school.

• Show respect by being honest and courteous and all times, and abide by the AMDC teacher guidelines and expectations at all times. This includes listening without interruption and to not talk whilst the teacher is talking. Always thank your teacher at the end of class.

• To act in a manner that is respectful and courteous to all, including acting as a role model to younger students, demonstrating appropriate language, conversation and behavior around the studio.

• Treat others how you would like to be treated, by not deliberately excluding other students during class teaching times, and to not ridicule or snigger at another students dancing skills or pace of learning. Always be helpful and generous in

supporting other students’ learning.

• To not bully, harass or intimidate any other student, teacher or dancing discipline including not posting messages of a derogatory nature on Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, You Tube or other associated social media.

• Never threaten by way of physical violence another student or teacher

• Attend class regularly, on time and in full uniform with neat hair, with a good attitude and a positive mindset, ready to learn. If you are late to class, apologise and warm-up before being invited by your teacher to join the class.

• Report any illness or injuries to teachers before class. Students with medical conditions (such as asthma) must ensure to always bring medication to class.

• Bring a named water bottle to class. Drink breaks will be allowed intermittently by the teacher. Food is not permitted in the studios

• Be mindful of personal hygiene. Ensure your uniform is clean for every lesson.

• Ensure phones and other devices are kept on silent and out of the studio at all times

• Ensure all belongings are clearly named, and show respect to property belonging to other students.

• Respect and care for the studio’s facilities and equipment, by leaving the change room tidy and placing all rubbish in the bin

• Do not leave the studio without a parent/guardian or without the written permission of a parent.

• For all parents to uphold decisions and recommendations as directed by the Principal

• For parents to support students understanding and compliance of the policy as outlined

• To support the dance curriculum as implemented by the teachers including student differences pertaining to skill level

• For parents to support students to comply with teacher and class time expectations, as set out by the Principal

• To act in a manner that is respectful and courteous to all

• Treat others how you would like to be treated

• For parents to be a role model for all students and parents alike

• To not post messages on Face Book, Twitter, E-mail, You Tube or other associated social media of a derogatory nature in regards to any student or dancing discipline

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ANTI BULLYING POLICY

Bullying is defined as persistent, unjustified behaviour by an individual or group, which infringes upon the rights of others and intends to cause physical or psychological harm.

 

Bullying includes:

• Teasing or name calling

• Put downs or comparisons of a negative nature

• Spreading rumours

• Purposeful exclusion of others

• Disrespectful behaviour toward others

• Physical violence and or threats to harm another person

• Cyber bullying via electronic devices such as; computers to abuse harass or intimidate, mobile phone, X, Facebook and YouTube.

 

Further information regarding bullying please refer to the following websites

www.reachout.com and www.bullyingnoway.gov.au

 

The following conduct codes aim to inform and guide expectations of behaviour to promote a safe and positive learning environment that is free of bullying within the dance school community.

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MEDIA CONSENT & USAGE

At AMDC, we value and respect the privacy of all students, participants, and families. From time to time, photographs and video footage may be captured during classes, rehearsals, performances, and events for the purpose of promoting and celebrating our community.

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Purpose of Media Collection

Images and videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes, including but not limited to:

• Social media platforms

• Website content

• Printed materials (e.g., brochures, posters)

• Advertising campaigns

• Studio displays and portfolios

• Consent Requirements

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Written consent must be obtained prior to the use of any identifiable image or video of a participant. This consent will be collected via a Media Release Form upon enrolment or separately as required.

Participants (or parents/guardians for those under 18) have the right to:

• Grant or decline permission for media use

• Specify any limitations or conditions on how media is used

• Withdraw consent at any time in writing

• Opt-Out and Withdrawal

 

If consent is not provided, or is later withdrawn, Move Dance Melbourne will take all reasonable steps to ensure the individual is not featured in future marketing materials. While we will make every effort to remove previously published content, we cannot guarantee removal from all third-party platforms once shared.

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Privacy and Respect

All media will be used respectfully and responsibly. We will never use images or videos in a way that is misleading, inappropriate, or exploitative. Personal information such as full names will not be disclosed without additional explicit consent.

 

All media files will be securely stored and accessed only by authorised personnel for business-related purposes.

By providing consent, you acknowledge and agree to the use of images and/or videos as outlined in this policy.

For any questions or to update your consent preferences, please contact The Principal.

 

GRIEVANCE POLICY

AMDC recognises that unfortunately issues may arise from time to time, which may need to be addressed and resolved, with the aim of developing and maintaining a harmonious environment. With this aim in mind, the purpose of this policy is to have any issues handled and resolved in a prompt, fair and effective manner.

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For the purposes of this policy, a ‘grievance’ means any type of issue (including problem, concern or incident) about an activity or matter raised in respect of which they genuinely believe they have been subject to unreasonable, unfair or otherwise inappropriate treatment, action or conduct. Anyone who has a grievance should not ignore it. Ignoring it might be interpreted by any other person(s) involved as consent or acceptance that the offending conduct is acceptable or can continue. In some cases, if the subject matter of the grievance is not addressed, it may result in psychological or physical injury.

 

 

Accordingly, anyone who has a grievance is encouraged (or required if it relates to a serious issue) to raise it and have it resolved in accordance with the terms of this policy.

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Grievance resolution procedure

There are two options in resolving a grievance:

 self-management; and

 making a complaint.

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A complaint is made by emailing the Principal. Following which, they will assess the complaint and determine in their discretion whether an Informal Response or Formal Response is warranted in order to resolve the complaint.

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