WELCOME TO THE TIPTOE FAMILY
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts began in 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 400 pupils from the age of 3 upward since 1990. Due to the size of the school, we moved to City of Derby Academy in 2009.
What Is It All For?
During the year we provide a number of exam sessions offering IDTA in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street and Acro, as well as Trinity in Drama and we hold an annual presentation to recognise the achievements of all our students.
As well as staging an annual show at The Derby Theatre, we also perform a drama production, which incorporates singing, acting and dancing.
School information & Policies
Before completing the information below, please make sure YOU have carefully read our school information and policies on payment, uniform, behaviour & children safeguarding.
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 at all times. If you are unsure, please ask your teacher.
Safeguarding Children Policy
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts adhere to:
- Derby and Derbyshire Joint Safeguarding Children Procedures - www.derby.gov.uk
- What to do if you are worried that a child is being abused (Department For Education and Skills 2006)
- Information sharing guidance for practitioners and managers (Department for children, schools and families 2008)
- 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
- Tiptoe will ensure that the appropriate checks are made of teachers, trainers and chaperones working with pupils.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Tiptoe will aim to prevent and respond to any evidence of bullying or inappropriate behaviour.
- 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
First Contact Team 01332 641172
Police – Central Referral Unit
Telephone: 01773 572058 /59 / 73
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Telephone: 0800 800 500
Child Line
Telephone: 0800 1111
Class Payment Details
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Rosette Ballet/Tap/Modern
Primary General Ballet
Street Jazz
Acro
CURRENT CLASS CHARGES
¾ hour class £3.50
1 hour class £4.00
Drama & Singing £6.00
Acro (Mini) £3.50
Acro (all other classes) £4.00
Additional classes full price
Double up classes are charged at half price if added to your standing order
Private lessons – price on enquiry
Uniform List
BALLET
Rosette/Primary General/Preparatory/Primary Grades plus Juvenile/Preliminary Medals
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 (if fringe does not go back)
Boys – black shorts, black Tiptoe t-shirt, white socks, black ballet shoes
Grades 1, 2 & 3 plus Bronze/Silver Medals
Blue Leotard, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet shoes with elastic, belt (check uniform sheet) hair in bun or net with blue headband (if fringe does not go back)
Boys – black ballet tights, white leotard, white socks, black ballet shoes
Grade 4 upwards plus Gold/Gold Bar 1 Medals
Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Tights, Pink Ballet shoes with elastic, belt (check uniform sheet), hair in bun or net with black headband (if fringe will not go back)
Boys – black ballet tights, white leotard, white socks, black ballet shoes
From Grade 4 upwards you may wear split sole ballet shoes if you wish.
TAP & MODERN (for modern exams – bare feet)
Rosette/One Dance (Modern only)/Preparatory/Primary/Grade 1 plus Juvenile/Preliminary Medals
Blue Leotard, Blue Cycling Shorts, White Ankle Socks (Tap), Black Tap shoes with heel taps/Black jazz shoes
Boys – black shorts, black Tiptoe t-shirt, white socks, black jazz/tap shoes
Grades 2 & 3 plus Bronze & Silver Medals
As above but long lycra tights and Oxford Tap shoes (optional for Gd 1, compulsory from Gd 2)
Boys – black shorts, black Tiptoe t-shirt, white socks, black jazz/tap shoes
Grade 4 & above plus Gold/Gold Bar 1 Medals
Black leotard, black footless tights, black Oxford tap shoes/jazz shoes
Boys – black shorts, black Tiptoe t-shirt, white socks, black jazz/tap shoes
STREET
Black Tiptoe t-shirt and Tiptoe leggings, black socks, black based trainers
MUSICAL THEATRE
Black Tiptoe t-shirt, black trousers or leggings, 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!
PLEASE NOTE THAT UNIFORM IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO ORDER VIA OUR WEBSITE OR THE TIPTOE APP.
EXAM RULES
No jewellery (including earrings), no nail varnish.
No shoes to be worn for modern exams.
Regulation socks for ballet and tap. Ballet tights from Grade 1
NEAT BUN FOR ALL EXAMS (NO FRINGE)
Register For Classes
If you are interested in signing up a new student for classes with Tiptoe School of Performing Arts, please fill in the registration form below and one of our admin staff will be in touch.
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