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Welcome to Tiptoe School of Performing Arts!
A Brief History
The Tiptoe School of Performing Arts began at St Stephens Church Hall, Sinfin in April 1990
with approximately 70 pupils. The addition of classes at Mickleover in 1992 incorporated
classes both at the Memorial Hall and the Community Centre in Mickleover. The school has
grown to over 300 pupils from the age of 3 upward over the last 19 years. Due to the size of
the school, we have now moved from St Stephens to Sinfin Community School.
What’s it all for?
During the year we provide a number of exam sessions offering IDTA in Ballet, Tap, Modern,
Freestyle, Trinity in Drama and we hold an annual presentation to recognise the achievements
of all our students.
As well as staging an annual show each summer, we also perform a drama production, which
incorporates singing, acting and dancing.
Who’s who?
Principal
Fiona Carratu F.IDTA, LAMDA (Gold Medal)
Drama
Pip Spalton NTD in Professional Musical Theatre (Hons)
Singing
Matt Clay BA (Hons) Drama
Teachers
Kathryn Moore A.IDTA
Jessica Liddle A.IDTA
Cara Hind A.IDTA
Sarah Weston (Pre Associate)
Laura Jacobs (Pre-Associate)
Bethany Neville (Pre-Associate)
Assistant Teachers:
Holly Hewitson (Pre-Associate), Stephanie Brown,
Georgia Guy, Holly Smith, Katie Bennett, Abbie Titterton
Administration:
Sarah Wilson & Cara Hind
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STUDENT DETAILS
Surname……………………………. Forenames…………………………….. Sex
M/F
Address……………………………………………………………………………….……………………
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Post Code………………………………
Telephone Number…………………………...
Date of Birth………………… Age………………
E-Mail Address (please provide where possible as most communication is sent this way)
…………………………………………..……………………..........................
Allergies or Medical Conditions ………………………………………………………………………
PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Surname………………………………… Forenames……………………………….Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss
Address (if different from above)……………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Post Code………………………………..
Mobile Tel Number………………………………… Relationship to Student……………………..
Alternative contact number (please give the name of a friend or relative)
Name…………………………………………Relationship to Student………………........................
Telephone Number……………………..
To be completed by teacher:
Class details (day, time, length) ……………………………………………………………………..
Date started …………………………………………………………………
Please complete and hand to teacher at first class attended
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Safeguarding Children Policy
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts adhere to:
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Derby and Derbyshire Joint Safeguarding Children Procedures - www.derby.gov.uk
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What to do if you are worried that a child is being abused (Department For Education and
Skills 2006)
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Information sharing guidance for practitioners and managers (Department for children,
schools and families 2008)
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Guidance for licence holders and Chaperones (Derby City Council 2009)
Statement
The welfare and safety of all the children who attend Tiptoe is of paramount importance,
therefore should any concerns about the welfare and safety of a child arise, Tiptoe have a duty
to follow Safeguarding Children Procedures.
Tiptoe will seek advice, share concerns and information and if necessary make a referral to the
Children and Young People’s Social Care Department or the Police.
Key Points
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Tiptoe will ensure that the appropriate checks are made of teachers, trainers and
chaperones working with pupils.
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Tiptoe will ensure that the teachers, trainers and chaperones are aware of their roles and
responsibilities in safeguarding children and receive appropriate training to help them carry
our their roles in a responsible and competent manner.
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Tiptoe will aim to provide a safe and positive environment for the pupils and will ensure that
the correct pupil/staff ratio is adhered to with each class.
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Parents will be advised to supervise their children when they are not in their class and
remain on site with the younger pupils. Parent/Carer emergency contact numbers are
required and need to be kept up to date.
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Tiptoe will listen and take seriously any concerns raised or shared by the pupil, parent/carer
and seek appropriate advice and support in order to safeguard the welfare and safety of the
pupil.
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Tiptoe will document any concerns about the welfare and safety of a pupil and take
appropriate action by following the Derby and Derbyshire Joint Safeguarding Children
Procedures (www.derby.gov.uk)
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Tiptoe will aim to prevent and respond to any evidence of bullying or inappropriate
behaviour.
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Tiptoe will take very seriously any allegations made against any teacher, trainee, volunteer
or chaperone, by a pupil or the parent/carer, and follow Derby and Derbyshire Joint
Safeguarding Children Procedures (Allegations of abuse made against a person who works
with children) - www.derby.gov.uk
Useful Contact Numbers:
Children and Young People Social Care Department
Telephone: 01332 641172 – Monday – Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Telephone: 01332 711252 – out of hours service (Derby Careline)
Police – Central Referral Unit
Telephone: 01773 572058 /59 / 73
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Telephone: 0800 800 500
Child Line
Telephone: 0800 1111
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CLASS PAYMENT DETAILS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
The Tiptoe School of Performing Arts currently operate two payment systems, the details are
as follows;
‘PAY AS YOU GO’ CLASSES.
Students taking the following classes will pay for each class as they attend.
Melody Bear
Rosette Ballet/Tap/Modern
Primary General Ballet
Street Jazz
Adult Tap
Ballet Limbering
MONTHLY STANDING ORDER CLASSES
All other classes taken are paid for by monthly standing order (the preferred method of
payment!) or monthly cheque payment. Should a Student miss classes these are forfeit.
On completion of your application form, paperwork will be raised for the monthly standing order
and forwarded to you in due course.
CURRENT CLASS CHARGES
½ hour Pay As You Go
½ hour class monthly
Melody Bear
¾ hour class
1 hour class
Drama & Singing
£
£
£
£
£
£
2.80
2.80
3.00
3.30
3.80
5.30
Third subject charged at ½ price (if you study ballet, tap and modern)
Additional classes full price
Double up classes are charged at half price if added to your standing order
Private ½ hour dance class
£ 6.00
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UNIFORM LIST
BALLET
Rosette – Grade 1
Blue Leotard, Blue Lycra Skirt, Pink Ballet Socks, Pink Ballet Shoes with elastic, Blue cross over cardigan (not
compulsory – not required for exams), hair in bun or net with blue headband
Grade 2 - Grade 4
Blue Leotard, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet shoes with elastic, belt (grade 2 – blue, grade 3 – pink, grade 4 –
navy), hair in bun or net with blue headband
Grade 5 upwards
Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet shoes with elastic, belt (grade 5 purple, grade 6 raspberry), hair in
bun or net with black headband
TAP & MODERN (for modern exams – bare feet)
Rosette - Grade 1
Blue Leotard, Blue Cycling Shorts, White Ankle Socks (Tap), Black Tap shoes with heel taps/Black jazz shoes,
neat hair
Grade 2 & Grade 3
As above but long lycra tights
Grade 4 & above plus Teenage classes
Black bootleg trousers, any plain black tight fitting top, black tap shoes/jazz shoes, neat hair
STREET JAZZ/BREAK DANCING
Anything as long as you can move in it (no jeans), suitable footwear (jazz shoes, jazz trainers, trainers)
MUSICAL THEATRE
Black Tiptoe drama t-shirt, black trousers, black jazz shoes, black zippy/hoodie (optional)
ONLY TIPTOE T-SHIRTS/SWEATSHIRTS OR HOODIES TO BE WORN IN CLASS. NO OTHER TOPS WILL
BE ALLOWED!!!!!
All of the above items are available from Tiptoe Dance Supplies – please ask your teacher/assistant for an order
form – or:
Opening Times
Monday 4.30 – 6.30
Mickleover Community Centre
Saturday 9.30 – 12.30 Sinfin Community School
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BEHAVIOURAL POLICY
Tiptoe prides itself on being a happy school with enjoyment being at the centre of all our
classes. This behavioural policy exists to maintain this environment and enable pupils to reach
their full potential.
Any disruptive behaviour both in class and in the waiting areas will not be tolerated – teachers
have the right to ask pupils to leave the class at any time if they feel that their behaviour is
either inappropriate or spoiling the enjoyment for other pupils. If disruptive or inappropriate
behaviour continues, the Principal will be informed and the pupil may be asked to leave Tiptoe.
Regular Attendance
This is essential for individual progression. Please ensure that you are always on time for
class and attend regularly. Where possible, please either inform your teacher or contact the
Hotline to report any absences. Where payments are made by monthly standing order or
cheque, concessions cannot be made for classes not attended.
Personal Belongings
Please ensure that you look after your belongings while attending class. Tiptoe cannot accept
responsibility for damage or loss of personal belongings. Please ensure that ALL uniform
items are labelled with the pupils name.
Uniform
Please ensure that the correct uniform is worn to class. If you are unsure, please ask your
teacher.