Terms and Conditions
By enrolling your child at Medway Academy of Performing Arts, you accept these terms and conditions ("Terms & Conditions") and sign your agreement to them as an ongoing agreement between you and Medway Academy of Performing Arts ("Agreement").

The Agreement is made between the parent/guardian ("Parent", "you" or "your") of each enrolled student ("Student") by a Parent and Medway Academy of Performing Arts ("Medway Academy of Performing Arts", "we", "our", "us") (trading as Medway Academy of Performing Arts Ltd) and is valid at all times whilst the Student is enrolled on any Medway Academy of Performing Arts activity and until such time as written notice is given in accordance with these
1. The Academy has absolute discretion as to the students admitted and their appropriate classes.
2. Fees are payable by the first Saturday of each calendar month. Fees cover the cost of tuition as specified by the current scale of fees. Fees are paid monthly in advance.
3. The Academy reserves the right to refuse entry to any student whose fees have not been paid in accordance to these terms and conditions.
a. Fees are non-refundable if a student wishes to leave Medway Academy of Performing Arts classes.
b. Fees are non-refundable in the event of absence, illness, or family holidays.
c. Fees are non-refundable in the event of a child having to isolate/quarantine in relation to an infectious disease including Covid-19. Fees will be refunded if classes are unable to operate.
d. Any special conditions or dispensation by the Academy of these terms shall not constitute an alteration to the terms and conditions or waive the right of the academy to apply these terms.
e. Discounts are applied at the discretion of the Academy and are subject to change.
f. The Academy reserves the right to decide which discount applies.

4. The Academy timetable is subject to change from term to term. As much notice as possible will be given if this occurs.
5. Students are invited to take part in our shows and presentations and there will be expenses including rehearsals, costume and chaperone fees that parents will need to pay for. Notice of these costs will be given in advance and will always be kept to a minimum.
6. These Terms and Conditions may be amended by Medway Academy of Performing Arts and after reasonable notice to the parent/carer shall apply.

Notice to leave Medway Academy of Performing Arts:
7. ALL parents and carers are required to give notice in writing to: medwayacademypa@gmail.com you cannot give notice in any other form, including to class teacher, text message or over the phone.
a. Academy Classes:
i. Four weeks/sessions notice is required to leave Medway Academy of Performing Arts
ii. Notice must be given before the 1st of each calendar month.
iii. The following four sessions are payable, and students are able to attend.
iv. Notice during the summer holidays. Notice must be given before August 1st in order for students not to continue in September, notice given after August 1st will mean the first four weeks of classes in the new term will be payable.
v. Confirmation of your notice period and any fees payable will be sent via email.
8. The Academy reserves the right to remove or exclude students from classes if their behaviour is unruly, offensive or in any way contradicts the standards of behaviour we expect at Medway Academy of Performing Arts
9. Fizzy Drinks and Chewing Gum are not allowed at classes at any time. Bottled Water only during classes.
10. The Academy accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen items, so please keep valuables at home or in a safe place.
11. Students are not permitted into a teaching area until their class has begun.
12. Students who break or damage equipment or property may be liable for the cost of repair/replacement.
13. Parents are not allowed into teaching areas without the permission/accompaniment of a member of staff.
14. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes to your personal contact details, please do this via the online portal.
15. Parents/Carers will notify us if their child is to be collected by another adult.
16. All students must be collected from class and are not allowed to leave the venue without an adult unless notice is given in writing to – medwayacademypa@gmail.com
17. Parents/Carers will advise Medway Academy of Performing Arts of any Medical/Health Conditions that we need to be aware of via the Parent Portal.
18. Parents/Carers will advise the academy of any exposure to infectious illness and the academy reserves the right to refuse entry if other students could be affected.
19. Our staff are working professional performers and we reserve the right to change teachers if necessary, during a term. As much notice as possible will be given. Notice will not be given if a cover teacher will be taking class for an individual session.
20. In the event of any complaints or concerns from parents/carers please contact Owen McColgan/Jamie Knights in writing: medwayacademypa@gmail.com