Maintaining Safe Working Practice
* I work within the required health and safety legislation and maintain an up-to-date understanding of my professional responsibilities and liability in relation to the work I do.
* I make sure the dance activities I lead are in line with current good practice and safe dance practice guidelines.
* I understand I have a responsibility to act in the best interests of students/participants’ physical and mental well-being, and believe that every student/participant has a right to an environment which provides for their physical and personal safety.
* I maintain an up-to-date health and safety policy.
* I understand my legal obligations when working with children or vulnerable adults and
ensure I have a relevant DBS in place (when working with these groups) and have read and understood Studio 68 London’s Safeguarding Policy.
* I familiarise myself with the procedures and protocols of Studio 68 London.
* I undertake risk assessments for all dance sessions and manage risks accordingly.
* I ensure nothing in my control is of detriment to participants’ health, safety and well-being.
* I ensure that any accidents/incidents which occur are recorded and reported as appropriate and in accordance with a Studio 68 London’s protocol.
* I make sure students/participants are aware of their own personal responsibilities in terms of their welfare and safety.
* I am aware of and able to take responsibility for my own wellbeing, and support participants to take responsibility for their behaviour and relationships with others.
Working with People
* I am committed to the principles of equal opportunities and human rights, and believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and recognised as an independent and equal human being.
* I make sure nothing I do discriminates on the grounds of race, gender, sexuality, domestic circumstances, religious beliefs, political persuasion, social or cross-cultural differences, national or social origin, or other status.
* I work in an open, cooperative and sensitive manner to create an inclusive and positive environment, in which individual experiences, abilities and interests are acknowledged, supported and shared.
* I actively discourage inappropriate behaviour and challenge all forms of discrimination and unfairness when leading a dance session.
* I use appropriate and inclusive language that can be understood by all students/participants, is culturally appropriate and enables individuals to access the dance experience.
* I strive to motivate and inspire participants through the dance activities we undertake.
* I respect and acknowledge the position, experience and expertise of other teachers, Studio 68 London management, team and support staff, and aim to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner.
* I understand that I should act as a positive role model for participants in terms of health,
safety, respect and functional efficiency, and that I should not engage in any behaviour that adversely affects the people I work with – Studio 68 London, volunteers, fitness teachers and/or students/ participants.
* I undertake the necessary monitoring, record keeping and reporting around issues of
consent and confidentiality.