Child Protection Policy 

The purpose of this policy is to protect children and young people who attend the Drake O’Connor school of Irish dance. The school has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. 

We will seek to keep children and young people safe by: 

-Valuing them, listening to and respecting them

-All dance teachers are DBS checked and hold public liability insurance. There will always be a first aider present during lessons. 

-Recording and storing information professionally and securely. 

-Children will not be allowed to leave lessons unless a responsible adult is there to collect them. 

 

Anti-Bullying Policy 

The Drake O’Connor School of Irish Dance is committed to providing a friendly, and safe environment for all dancers so they can learn in a secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. If bullying does occur, all dancers should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell their dance teacher.