Covid 19
At Big Stars Theatre School the health and safety of our students and teachers is our priority. We are following the Government Guidelines and have rules and regulations in place. Risk Assessments on each and every building we run our classes from have been completed and are available to view upon request.
Important Information
- Some classes may be 5 minutes shorter to allow time for cleaning and changeover in between groups.
- Parents are NOT permitted to enter the building.
- Drop off at class: please stay in your car until your child’s class is due to start. Your child’s class teacher will then greet you at the door where your child will be allowed to enter.
- Collection at end of class: again you will not be allowed to enter. Please wait in your car until your child’s class is due to end. Children will NOT be sent out to cars, this is a safety hazard so please arrange to stand at a social distance from other parents, near the door, students will then be sent out to parents one by one.
- Cleaning will take place before children arrive and then in between each session.
- Masks MUST be worn by students aged 11+
- If a child under the age of 11 would like to wear a mask to lesson, they can but it is not compulsory. If your child attends wearing a disposable mask we will ask that this is taken home to dispose of.
- Your child will be required to sanitise their hands upon entry and upon departure.
- Your child will be reminded to wash their hands upon visiting the bathroom.
- Children under the age of 11 are not required to social distance HOWEVER, we will encourage social distancing in our classes, upon arrival of our classes and upon departure.
- Only 1 person will be allowed to enter the toilets at any one time *unless in a circumstance where a young child or physically challenged person requires assistance*
- Parents MUST inform me if their child or anyone in the household is showing symptoms. You MUST NOT bring your child along to class if this is the case.
- Students must arrive at lesson dressed for the class.
- Students should bring along a drink, no snacks.
- Any student showing signs or symptoms will be sent home immediately.
- Doors and/or windows will be kept open to aid ventilation.
- Floor markers and dance spots can be found at classes to mark out a 2m distance between students.
- Limited numbers in classes.
- Termly payment is to be sent via Bacs (no cash handling).
- Every teacher has their own bag full of antibacterial and cleaning products.