UNIFORM

For All students who join our Stage Schools the school’s dress code is BLACK and children must wear PLAIN comfortable clothes in this colour (no jeans please). The only compulsory items of uniform are our own logo t-shirt and black jazz shoes and if your child decides to train with us they must purchase these. Jazz shoes are safe and easy to move in and are industry standard. We sell jazz shoes, customised t-shirts and a full uniform kit which can be ordered directly from us (Please see our Uniform List’ in Information).

REPORTS AND PARENT FEEDBACK

Every child will receive an annual written report at the end of the summer term, monitoring the their progress and ability. Parents will have the opportunity in the Spring term to meet their child's teachers and discuss how they're progressing.

SECURITY AND CHILD PROTECTION

No child will be allowed out of the building unsupervised under the age of 13yrs, so please come to reception to drop off and collect your child. All of our staff is CRB checked and all perperformances are staffed by Licensed Chaperones as per Government Legislation for Child Protection in public performance venues.

PERFORMANCE

We work hard to provide performance opportunities (often with professionals) in addition to the weekly classes. Opportunities may also arise from time to time for the children to work with professional companies such as a visiting show, radio plays, etc etc etc. All such work will be offered at the discretion of the Agency and our Stage Schools.
Occasional theatre visits are also arranged.

AGENCY

We work in close partnership with one of the UK'S top TV and Theatre Agencies. Students maybe invited to audition for the agency after one term of training with us. The Agency have access to all our students contact numbers and professional photos. They may call you directly from time to time to offer an audition even if your child is NOT on the agency. If you would prefer for such opportunities not to offered then please let us know.

PHOTOGRAPHY

The Theatre Workshop reserves the right to use professional photos taken of all students past and present in classes and in productions on publicity materials such as our website and leaflets. Professional Headshots are taken annually by our photographer and can be purchased by parents if required.

CHAPERONE

We request that ONE PARENT OR FAMILY MEMBER per family nominate themselves to become a licenesed chaperone. There is no cost involved or a small cost depending on your local authority. Any parent who helps supervise children at TW any point must be a licensed chaperone. Full details in our welcome pack.

FEES

FEES ARE PAYABLE IN ADVANCE STRICTLY ON A TERMLY BASIS. All fees are to be paid on the 1ST WEEK OF TERM.

We offer a 50% discount for the 1st sibling and then 25% on further siblings. To join the school there is a £50 deposit per student that we need to receive with a completed application form to secure a place. This is then deducted from the termly fee when the student starts their training with us. Please note that when a place is unavailable the applicant will be placed on our waiting list and we will inform you as soon as a place becomes available. If any child is placed on our waiting list and a desposit paid and then a place is no longer required 50% of the deposit paid will be refunded.

FEES ARE PAYABLE IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS ONLY

ONE CHEQUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM FOR THE FULL AMOUNT

TWO CHEQUES PRESENTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM. THE SECOND POST-DATED FOR SIX WEEKS AFTER THE TERM START DATE
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CASH FOR THE FULL AMOUNT ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM.

Cheques payable to ‘The Theatre Workshop’. Please make sure your child’s name is written clearly on the reverse of the cheque.
Cheques will be cashed within 20 days of them been presented to us.
NOTICE TO LEAVE A STAGE SCHOOL

WE REQUIRE HALF A TERMS NOTICE IN WRITING SHOULD YOUR CHILD DECIDE TO LEAVE ANY TW CLASSES. Once a student joins any of our classes, the contract (application form) is ‘ongoing’ and assumed to run on ‘from term to term’ unless due notice is given as above. If a student leaves ANY OF THE CLASSES THEY SIGN UPTO without notice being given then 6 weeks fees must be paid in lieu of notice. Failure to pay any fees owed will be referred to our Solictior and action taken to recoup funds as necessary.

THESE CONDITIONS APPLY TO ALL STAGE SCHOOL STUDENTS.

PRIVATE LESSON TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please be aware that lessons are scheduled at the beginning of each term for all students. If a student is absent for any lessons for whatever reason, your tutor will endeacvour to make up the session at another time, however they are under no obligation to do so. If a TW tutor is unable to attend a class they will reschedule the lesson or you will be refunded.


DISCIPLINE

At all our stage schools we reserve the right to dismiss any child who becomes disruptive. As recommended by East Sussex County Council, we operate a ‘Yellow Card’ system to ensure there is good discipline at all times. If a child is found to be disruptive they will be given a ‘Yellow Card’ warning which will be kept on record. If any student is given 3 such warnings within a term they will be asked to leave the school. This situation is very rare as our professional team of teachers is experienced and reasonable in its approach to achieving a professional, inspiring and fun filled working environment for our students. Good time keeping, a consistent uniform dress code, tidy folders containing all song lyrics and scripts given out by our teachers, and particularly excellent behaviour on professional jobs are an essential ingredient of our unique training. By the way, they also have a great time and lots of fun!!