Terms and conditions

This rolling agreement is made between the student or the parent/guardian of each student (if under 18) and The Hildale Academy of Performing Arts. It is valid always whilst the child/student is enrolled at the School and until notice is given in accordance with clause 3d below.

1. The Principal reserves the right to terminate any student’s classes at any point throughout their training.
2. UNIFORM must be correct for the relevant class and hair tied back (bun for ballet).
3. FEES All class fees must be paid for whether attended or not.
   1. Fees should be paid within the first two weeks of each half term.
   2. Unpaid fees will incur interest on the next half term invoice.
   3. Notice of six weeks must be given if leaving the school, in order to terminate this agreement.
      1. Fees will still be due even if the student is unable to attend class until the completion of the notice period.
      2. Fees will not be refunded if a student decides to leave during the course.*
4. HTD classes are payable whether attended or not .
5. Children in lessons are under the care and supervision of the teacher or any cover teacher.
   Children who have breaks between classes or wait for classes to start/ to be collected are NOT
   under the supervision or the responsibility of the teacher. Hildale is NOT responsible for your child when they are not in a a class.
6. It is the Parents/Guardians responsibility to notify Hildale  of any change of contact details/medical condition.
7. It is essential for the purpose of this business to hold your child’s data 
   1. Data held – Full name, Dob, address, home telephone number and mobile number, email address, parent/guardian name, any medical conditions.
   2. Data will be held on a secure, password protected IT computer system in the Company office. Only Managing Director Carol Bebbington, Company secretary  Alan Harding and administrator have access to this information .
   3. Hard copy of enrolment forms will be held at the office in a secure locked filing cabinet.
   4. It is necessary to share your child’s data with the ISTD examination department in order for your child to be entered for external exams.
   5. It may be necessary for me to share data with Essex County Council in order to obtain a performance license to participate in shows.
   6. No data will be sold on to any third party
   7. Once your child has left the Hildale Academy data will be stored for six years for tax and accountancy requirements. Hard copies of any data will be destroyed ( shredded)

*Unless a student has to leave for medical purposes (a Doctor’s letter will be required in these circumstances).