The Council for Dance Education and Training’s Recognised Schoolscheme is a national mark of recognition awarded to dance and musical theatre schools working with pupils under the age of sixteen. Launched in 2008, the RS scheme has been extremely well received in the dance world. Schools gaining the award have been able to enhance their reputation as a professional organisation, stand out from other dance schools in their area and gain exposure through the Council’s database and website.
The Recognised Schools scheme recognises dance and musical theatre schools that follow professional practices and are committed to putting the safety of their pupils first. Schools need to meet the Nine Requirements of sound professional practice in order to be eligible. The Nine Requirements include suitable dance floors, standard practices such as holding adequate insurance, enhanced CRB checks for all staff, following a Code of Professional Conduct and employing qualified or experienced teachers, all elements which the Council believes every dance school should follow.
The scheme is open to dance and musical theatre schools in the UK catering for pupils under sixteen years of age and costs just £100 per year. More information can be found on the Council’s website www.cdet.org.uk .
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