DS Student Handbook DS Handbook 2017 | Page 14

With the safety of our families our number one priority , Dance Sensations is very serious about upholding Child Protection laws and policies within the studio as well as at public performances and in the online arena ( website and social media ).
As part of your registration , you will have read and signed a media waiver allowing us to proudly use images and video footage of your student for advertising and promotional purposes . Should you have any concerns whatsoever with signing this declaration , please see our reception staff who will happily assist you .
We have a number of CCTV cameras within the studio which can be viewed by parents and family members from the comfort of our waiting area . All of our teachers and staff members have undergone official checks allowing them to work with children .
The staff and directors of Dance Sensations strive to ensure that all music and costumes are age appropriate .
Our staff members have been trained in first aid . We enforce a nut-free policy at the studio to ensure the safety of any students or parents with allergies to nuts or nut products .
All students at Dance Sensations are covered by accident insurance as well under the studio ' s public liability insurance . For more information on the individual accident cover​ please see here .
15 / Privacy
We respect your privacy and we will never sell or pass on any of your information to third parties unless required by government authorities or in the event of debt recovery . Any information passed on will be done so with appropriate privacy and confidentiality protection .
15 / Social Media
Dance Sensations Social Media Policy refers to all social networking sites , video / photo sharing sites , blogs , micro-blogs , wikis , podcasts , forums , instant messaging and geo-spatial tagging ( for example , Facebook check-ins ). Please see below for our regulations regarding Social Media and feel free to contact our office staff if you have any questions .
- Please remember that your anonymity on Social Media is never guaranteed and to exercise particular caution when posts , images or videos identify children in your care .
- Remain mindful that your behaviour on Social Media remains in keeping with Dance Sensations code of conduct as outlined in chapter 13 of this handbook .