Child protection

Safeguarding & policies

The Village School of Dance is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people.

Summary based on the school Child Protection Policy (archived site, last updated January 2026). Review at least annually. Contact us for the full policy document.

Our beliefs

The welfare of every child is paramount.
All children, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, religious belief and/or sexual orientation have the right to protection from abuse.
The Village School of Dance has a responsibility to protect the welfare of all children and ensure that the correct measures are put in place to provide for a safe teaching environment.
Any and all suspicions and allegations of abuse should be treated seriously and investigated.
Support should be provided to all of those at The Village School of Dance to respond appropriately.

Drop-off and collection

Parents and carers must personally hand their child directly to the class teacher at the scheduled start time. Children must not be dropped off early and left unattended.

Parents, carers and siblings must wait for the teacher to open the doors and dismiss the class before entering the hall. Children must be collected promptly unless written permission has been provided.

Any child leaving the premises without being collected must have written parental permission via the school's Unaccompanied Travel Home Permission Form. Without written consent, children will not be permitted to leave alone.

Responding to concerns

If a child discloses information about abuse or harm, staff offer reassurance, listen and take the concern seriously. They never promise to keep secrets, explain that information will be passed on, and consult the safeguarding lead on the same day. Incidents are recorded in detail.

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, appropriate action is taken to secure safety, which may include contacting emergency services on 999 or local child protection services.