1. Enrollment

  • To provide your child with the best instruction, please share any Medical, Educational, or Pastoral details during the registration process. This information remains confidential.
  • Appropriate dance attire is necessary for all classes . The uniform should be purchased from use within the first month of registration.
  • For ballet classes, long hair must be styled in a bun. If a bun is not possible, secured with a ballet headband.
  • In other classes, long hair should be styled suitably and kept away from the face.
  • Bable may capture videos and photographs during classes, exams, performances, and events. By agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, you consent to the use of your child’s image for promotional and marketing purposes on social media and the website.

If you do not wish your child’s image to be used, please notify Bable in writing.

2. Fees

  • All fees are to be paid monthly, based on attendance per class. Invoices will be issued electronically on the 24th of each month and must be settled by the 15th of the following month. Payment is required for all classes, regardless of attendance.
  • Failure to maintain timely payments may result in the forfeiture of your child’s spot in the school. If there is a legitimate reason for a late payment, please communicate with the Principal right away.
  • Fees will be waived only in cases of extended illness or injury lasting a minimum of four weeks, with a Medical Certificate provided.
  • A 5% surcharge will be applied for late payments. If you have a valid reason for the delay, please speak with the Principal as soon as possible.

4 weeks notice in writing, is required to quit, otherwise fees will be charged.

3. Payment

  • Payments can be made by card.
  • Bank transfers are also accepted, with account details provided on your invoice.

Automatic payments can be set up through the class management system.

4. Absenteeism

  • Children absent for three consecutive weeks, without notification will be removed from the register and places given to waiting children. Please send a message if going to be absent. Currently, some classes, due to space are restricted in numbers. Please therefore, always inform us of any absences to maintain your child’s place.
  • Fees will NOT be waived for students wishing a leave of absence for other commitments, non-payment of fees during this time will mean names are removed from the register and places given to waiting children.

5. Standards of Conduct
Any student attending classes with the Babel School of Dance may not then use their knowledge to benefit another teacher or school. Failure to comply with this will result in the immediate expulsion from the Babel School of Dance.

6. Leaving

• If your child decides to discontinue their enrollment, a written notice of four weeks is required. Failure to provide this notice will make the parent/guardian responsible for paying for all classes until the end of the current month.

• Not attending class does not count as giving notice.

• If a student leaves with outstanding fees, we reserve the right to recover the debt through legal means, including court action.

Non-compliance will lead to immediate expulsion from the Babel School of Dance.

Teachers will always make themselves available to discuss any issues or queries you may have. It is essential that you let a member of staff know you wish to have a discussion and arrangements will be made for a teacher to speak with you.

Sara Ridley will always make time for any discussions involving the children and the school. Please let a member of staff know and arrangements will be made.

Please do not enter a lesson unannounced as this is very disruptive.

When regular teachers are absent, cover will always be arranged and the same behaviour and respect as shown to all teachers is expected towards temporary ones as well. All teachers and member of staff are DBS checked.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sara Ridley, who will be happy to answer any questions.