Our Policies

At DS Aerial Fitness we are dedicated to ensuring our Circus & Aerial School is a safe, fun and engaging place for all our students & staff.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all students & staff and strive to build a community passionate about Circus & Aerial Arts.

Here you can find additional information about our policies and procedures.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura at dsaerialfitness@gmail.com or speak to a member of staff next time you attend the school.

 

Child Protection, Equality and Welfare

All DS Aerial Fitness instructors within children’s and teen’s classes have a DBS check and have agreed to adhere to and uphold our Safeguarding Policies.

Where possible, DS Aerial Fitness will allow full participation from all members of society, provided they meet the physical readiness of activities outlined upon registration.

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Behaviour and bullying

DS Aerial Fitness has a ‘three strikes and you’re out policy’ which applies to behaviour and bulling – Should staff have to contact a parent regarding a student’s bad behaviour or abuse towards staff or other students, it will ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organisation.

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If peer-on-peer abuse is suspected or disclosed, we will follow the same procedures as responding to child abuse.

Parents and guardians We ask for all children to be dropped off and collected from our reception area. Should an alternative relative or friend be collecting, we ask for parents/guardians to inform members of staff so that they are aware.

 

The booking system requires each student to have a PAR-Q form filled in (to state of any medical needs and questions alike). At the end of the PAR-Q parents/guardians will have the option to allow DS Aerial Fitness to take photos/videos for promotional purposes or not. DS Aerial Fitness will only take photos/videos of students of which we have permission to do so. New students are welcome to participate in a ‘taster class’ for their first class. Parents/guardians are invited to watch. After the first class, parents/guardians then have access to wait in the reception or can leave and return before the class finishes to collect.DS Aerial Fitness will host ‘open days’ where family members will be invited into the studio to see the students’ progress. Sufficient notifications will be sent prior to these classes.

During open days and performances, DS Aerial Fitness cannot be held responsible for audience members taking photos/videos.

 

Insurance

DS Aerial Fitness is insured. All of our coaches are insured and have Public Liability Insurance. DS Aerial Fitness staff regularly inspect all equipment ensuring the safety of all students training at the school.

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Studio Rules & dress codes:

• All students must have completed the PAR-Q form on the booking system before attending a class.

• We do not take walk ins – unfortunately if you are not booked in on the booking system, you will not be allowed to participate in the class.

• We do not allow spectators in any of our adult classes – this includes friends, family, children.

• Parents/guardians are welcome to watch their child’s taster class inside the studio, then we ask for you to pick up/drop off or wait in the reception area while the class takes place.

• All students must remove all jewellery and watches before attending any classes at DS Aerial Fitness.

• Aerial Classes dress code (Children’s, Teen’s & Adult classes) - Form fitting clothing – e.g. leggings and a top. Something not too baggy which won’t get caught up when manoeuvring around the equipment. Please cover legs to avoid burns.

• Bungee Classes dress code – Nothing shorter than cycling shorts because of the harness. A t-shirt or vest top, comfy trainers with black soles to prevent marking the floor.

• Pole Class dress code: Form fitting clothing, shorts and a crop top are advisable you’ll then have more grip on the pole. Please feel free to use a tracksuit for the warm up/cool down.

• Please tie long hair up.

• Please arrive before the class starts and wait in reception until called into the studio.

• Please bring water to keep hydrated.

 

Terms & Conditions:

1. All classes need to be booked online via our booking system unless have a prior arrangement agreed with DS Aerial Fitness.

2. Cash payments are accepted but need to be arranged in advanced with DS Aerial Fitness.

3. All class spaces work on a first come, first serve basis. Customers who buy in bulk are more likely to secure a space in upcoming classes as they are able to book all classes in one go.

4. If a class is fully booked, students can join a waiting list and if a space becomes available, the next person on the waiting list will be contacted with 5 hours to book before moving onto the next on the list.

5. We have a 24 hour cancelation policy – If a class is cancelled on the booking system before 24 hours of commencing, you are then able to reschedule the membership for a different date. Any classes cancelled within 24 hours of the class will lose the membership used.

6. Students must attend classes wearing appropriate clothing and follow the studio rules.

7. DS Aerial Fitness do not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to property left at the studio.

8. It is essential for instructors to use physical spotting to assist students with certain tricks and movements. This is to improve the students’ posture and prevent injury.

9. Students will be asked to leave the class or school without notice or refund for any serious breach of the school’s terms & conditions or for any other serious misconduct.

10. DS Aerial Fitness instructors reserve the right to cease teaching or deny class entry to anybody for any reason. In particular should an instructor believe there is a health & safety risk associated to teaching a student.

11. Physical of verbal abuse in any form to any staff members or volunteers will not be tolerated.

 

By enrolling in a class at DS Aerial Fitness, you confirm that you accept the above terms and conditions.

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Social media policy:

When filling in the PAR-Q form while booking into any of our adult classes, adult students consent to DS Aerial Fitness taking photos/videos within classes to use for advertising and social media purposes. For children, when filling in the PAR-Q parents/guardians will have the option to allow DS Aerial Fitness to take photos/videos for promotional purposes or not. DS Aerial Fitness will only take photos/videos of students of which we have permission to do so. During open days and performances, DS Aerial Fitness cannot be held responsible for audience members taking photos/videos.

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It is preferred that when parents/guardians attend children’s taster classes /open days / performances that they only take and share photos/videos of their own child.

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It is prohibited to:

• Share Information, post photos or videos that could damage the self-esteem of any DS Aerial Fitness student.

• Post or share information of a personal nature about any member of staff, students, volunteers or their families.

• Share information that compromises DS Aerial Fitness and could bring the company into disrepute.

 

It is strictly prohibited to reveal any information that compromises DS Aerial Fitness, including personal information about staff and students and/or their families. DS Aerial Fitness is a community in support of the Circus & Aerial industry. We will not condone any students or parents/guardians posting negative comments about other schools, events, competitions/judges or performances.

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Please be aware that as a company, DS Aerial Fitness own the copyright to any original footage, photos and choreography we post.