The Abbey Dance Academy’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) Procedures and Expectations
The following procedures and expectations have been written to inform parents/carers and children of how The Abbey Dance Academy has taken appropriate measures to minimise the risk of contracting Covid-19, whilst attending Battle Memorial Hall. It also outlines the expectations and responsibilities of parents/carers and children when attending classes. If after reading the information below, you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
- Online booking and a cashless system mean that the potential for the virus to transfer on physical money is removed.
- The booking system requires a parent/carer to give their full name and contact number. This will be used if Public Health England request information as part of the Government’s track and trace system. If the named adult on our booking system is not dropping the child to Battle Memorial Hall, they will be required to leave their full name and contact number on registration for this same reason.
- We ask that parents/carers and children do not attend classes if they are displaying any of the known symptoms of Covid–19. These symptoms can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/
- When entering Battle Memorial Hall we ask that all parents/carers wear a face mask or covering. Instructors will also be wearing a mask or visor.
- On arrival at The Abbey Dance Academy, contact with surfaces is limited, through the use of automatic doors and a registration area in close proximity. Wide corridors at Battle Memorial Hall mean that a ‘left hand walking’ system allows for social distancing when passing.
- If queuing to register your child’s arrival, stickers on the floor mark 2m spacing to make it clear and easy to distance.
- On registering your child, they will be asked to use hand sanitising gel.
- Unfortunately, we will have to ask parents not to stay at this time to watch their children. This is to limit the number of individuals we have in the available spaces. Thank you in advance for your understanding and should any child feel distressed, we will have your contact details to call.
- On entering the main hall your child will be assisted by a member of The ADA team to place their belongings in an assigned area, which is distanced from the next child’s belongings.
- During classes your child will have their own space, which again, is socially distanced in which to perform, learn and most importantly, have fun in!
- Our choreography, plans and syllabus have been adapted by our expert teachers to limit any risk of transmission, whilst still engaging the children.
- Routes between rooms have been designed to ensure no children cross over during class changes.
- There are also procedures in place for toileting and drink breaks to limit the potential for children to come into close contact with each other.
- During this time, we cannot allow children to have snacks and ask that parents/carers ensure children have eaten enough in the morning to see them through. Please only bring water to class in a named bottle, which will be for your child’s use only.
- If your child needs help with anything, which involves a member of The ADA team coming in close proximity, such as to tie their shoelace, then the instructor will wear a mask to limit the potential risk of infection.
- We will also be limiting the amount of equipment we use to reduce the potential for transmission and will clean any equipment if used.
