Terms & Conditions 

Course Fees

Payments and fees:

  • Fees must be paid before classes commence on a termly basis
  • Fees are reviewed annually in September
  • £200 per 12-week term for three-hour session on Saturday morning
  • Any Payment plans are agreed at the discretion of Frederick Douglas Performing Arts and will need to be settled in full prior to the end of the term they are set up, or if your child leaves.  

Leave:

  • If a student leaves before the end of a term no refunds will be given and any remaining balance on an invoice requires settling in full upon leaving
  • The Principal of the school must be notified in writing if a student wishes to leave

​Clothing:

  • No jewellery or accessories to be worn for safety reasons
  • Uniform must be worn at every session including dance shoes
  • T-shirts can be purchased from the Academy by visiting our supplier https://copycatprintanddesign.shop/collections
  • Please write your child’s name in ALL clothing items and shoes
  • All long hair to be tied back
  • Any student wishing to take part in our performances may be required to purchase costumes or basic props
  • Jazz or ballet shoes

​Classes:

  • Any student found using a mobile phone during class time will have the phone confiscated and returned at the end of the session
  • ALL students must be signed IN and OUT: No child will be allowed to leave unless signed out
  • We reserve the right to exclude students from lessons at our discretion without refunding fees
  • If we feel that any student is being disruptive on a regular basis we will issue a verbal warning. If this continues, a written warning will follow, then exclusion from the school
  • All students to commit to regular attendance

Photographs and video recordings:

  • On occasions, we take photographs or videos during our classes. If you do not wish your child to be photographed or videoed, please let us know by sending us an email or letter
  • Parents should inform us of any change of address, telephone number, or medical conditions for emergencies and correspondence in writing
  • Registering your child for sessions is confirmation that you have read, understood and accept these terms and conditions.