Covid Secure Policy – Updated 11th January 2023
Donahey’s number one priority is our pupils, performers, team & contractors safety.
Donahey’s continue to work in partnership with our Health & Safety Consultants, Insurers and venue management teams towards delivering you safe & enjoyable dance lessons.
Donahey’s Dance School – Covid-19 Secure Policy & Risk Assessment
Pre-opening
Hall inspected to ensure clean and ready for lesson
Contactless registration desk set-up
Pre-Attendance
Donaheys recommends pupils are fully vaccinated and take a Lateral Flow test on the day of their lesson/workshop.
If you are feeling unwell and have any symptoms of Covid please do not attend.
If you test positive for Covid, please follow government guidance and do not attend.
If you have recently tested positive for Covid, Government guidance recommends you stay home for 5 days, (more if you are still symptomatic). If you test negative on the day of your lesson you are welcome to join us as planned, however face coverings are recommended as per Government guidance.
If you start to feel unwell during the lesson or are showing any symptoms of Covid, we strongly advise taking a LFT.
We recommend regular use of the Hand Sanitisers which are available at all Ballroom entry points.
Mask wearing during your lesson is optional.
Pupils will not be required to provide evidence of vaccination status or negative LFT upon registration.
Pupil Arrival
Strictly no spectators
All Pupils should observe current UK Government Respiratory guidelines ‘Catch It, Bin It, Kill It’
Check-In
Pupils must pay in advance of attendance, or use contactless payment upon arrival.
Pupils should hand sanitiser at check-in.
Lessons
No changing partners
Customers encouraged to use hand sanitisers during the lesson
Windows & doors opened for fresh air ventilation during the lessons
Teachers
All teachers issued & trained with Donahey’s Covid-19 Safe Policies
Accident or Emergency
In an emergency, for example, an accident, provision of first aid or fire, people do not have to stay appropriately distanced if it would be unsafe.
People involved in the provision of assistance to others should pay particular attention to sanitation measures immediately afterwards including washing hands & hand sanitisation.
PPE equipment available for designated first aiders.
Additional Information
All Pupils will receive notification of our health and safety procedures by Email prior to arrival.
This health and Safety document has been expanded from our usual Health and Safety plan and has been created in line with the UK governments guidance on the return of grassroots sport & Coronavirus guidance;
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/providers-of-grassroots-sport-and-gym-leisure-facilities
Donahey’s continue to monitor & follow all UK Government guidelines in relation to our dance lessons.
Prepared by: Paul Donaghey
Date of risk assessment: 9th September 2020
Risk Assessment Updated: 8th October 2020, 20th October 2020, 27th November 2020, 2nd December 2020, 11th May 2021, 8th June 2021, 5th August 2021, 21st September 2021, 25th November 2021, 11th January 2022, 22nd February 2022, 9th May 2022, 10th Jan 2023
Next review due date: 8th January 2024 or sooner as new legislation or UK Government Guidance is issued.
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Refund Policy
Donahey’s are organising ‘Dance Lessons’ with limited places available, plus due to social distancing requirements we have even fewer places available.
To maintain the commercial viability of running those dance lessons, unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds or postponement if pupils become unable to attend due to Covid-19, or any other reason, and the dance lesson is still able to go ahead under national & local guidelines.
Unfortunately we would be unable to replace your booking at such short notice.
Learn To Dance In A Day
Should one of our Learn To Dance In A Day’s be postponed due to local or national Covid-19 restrictions, we will offer you a no cost transfer to the postponed Dance In A Day at the same venue. Or you may choose to switch to a different weekend or venue the following year – the choice is yours.
Alternatively, if the postponed date doesn’t work for you we will offer you a full & immediate refund less a small booking fee.
