MGTA COVID POLICY

These guidelines lay out the safety measures that we will be implemented from September 2020 to
ensure the safety of our staff, teachers, and students as we open our studio and re-start our classes.
We have been working hard to bring most of our classes back for you whilst ensuring we have
implemented the recommended social distancing and safety measures taking into consideration the
currently required Government guidelines, the size and design of our building, and the vast number of
classes that we run. If you have any questions regarding classes in September please email us
at mgta.enquiries@gmail.com. We will continue to review the Government guidelines, our
processes, and our future plans on a weekly basis. All updates will be uploaded to our website
https://www.mandygodding.co.uk and the MGTA mum’s Facebook page.

Take care, keep safe, and let’s get dancing once more.

ARRANGING TO ATTEND CLASS

Registration

You will need to register for all classes that you wish to attend – Class sizes will be limited to
adhere to the Government guidelines; therefore, we will need to know in advance who is attending.
The registration form can be found on https://www.mandygodding.co.uk and the MGTA mums
Facebook page and it will be emailed to you if you have registered your interest in classes. Please
return all forms to mgta.enquiries@gmail.com.

Please complete all contact details, it is essential that we have up-to-date contact details for all
students.

There is a £10 registration fee which covers the cost of your ID card and admin.

ID Cards

We will be introducing MGTA ID CARDS. All students will require a card. It will be scanned on entry
and exit. A register will then be automatically generated so that we have constant information on
who is in the building and therefore will comply with Track and Trace regulations. All details are
confidential and can only be accessed by members of staff in an emergency. All data will be held in
conjunction with GDPR regulations.

• Entrance and Exit will be via the front door. The front door will remain closed, entry will be
from 10 minutes prior to the start of class. It will be manned by a member of staff when
classes are scheduled. There will be no access to the building before this. Only those who
have registered for the class will be admitted into the building.
• The member of staff on the door will take everyone’s temperature with a handheld
thermometer. Anyone found to have a temperature over 37.5 degrees will be asked to leave
and will not be allowed to attend classes. You must not attend if your child or any member
of your household has a raised temperature, loss of taste and /or smell, continual cough and
must obtain a negative Covid19 test.
• There will be no waiting area inside the building for parents / carers or siblings. The only
exceptions to this are as below.
o Parents/carers of people with special needs will be able to enter the building if prior
arrangements have been made.
o There will be an hour on Saturday mornings for the youngest pupils to attend (Preprimary and Primary classes only). Parents will be allowed to enter the building with
them and stay for the duration of their classes. We are only able to accommodate
one parent/guardian per child please do not bring siblings who are not attending
class. If you prefer you can leave your child with our chaperones. At the end of this
time there will be a delay before further classes resume to enable staff to clean the
building.
• Children arriving for their first taster session will be able to have a parent with them.
• Parents dropping off young children will be required to drop them at the front door where
staff will look after them. Chaperones will supervise them at all times.
• Hand sanitiser and cleaning wipes will be available around the building for everyone’s use
along with clear signage to help. We will be operating a one-way system which will be clearly
marked in the building. Staff will be on hand to advise and help.
• Children and Staff will be expected to wash hands and sanitise hands regularly.

STUDIO AND CLASS SAFETY

• Class start and end times will be staggered to reduce contact on the landing, stairs and
corridor.
• All windows in the studios will be open (weather permitting) to aid ventilation and droplet
disbursement. Internal studio doors will be closed during class to prevent droplet
disbursement into corridors.
• Extra time will be left between classes to allow us to ventilate and clean the studios and
other public areas.
• You will need to bring your own water/drink with you. No other food or drink will be
permitted. Any water bottles left behind will be disposed of or returned if named.
• We will require attendees to come dressed ready for class with a tracksuit over leotards.
Pupils will be able to leave one bag in the dressing room as long as social distancing is
maintained; all possessions including outdoor shoes must be put into this bag.
• Classes will be adapted by the teacher to ensure safety measures and social distancing are
maintained.
• Studio floors will have clearly marked dance spaces for students
• For safety measures there will be no bare feet in any classes. You will need to ensure you
have the appropriate dance footwear for your class, for example jazz, ballet, tap shoes or
trainers. For contemporary socks should be worn. If you are unsure of what to wear or do
not have the dance shoes, please contact reception who will be able to help you with an
alternative to wear. You will not be able to wear your outdoor shoes in class.
• We will not be prescribing the wearing of masks in class as this may lead to raised anxiety
levels and other medical concerns plus the need to replace masks once they become moist.
However, we will not prevent anyone wishing to wear a mask from doing so.
• If you feel unwell during a class, please notify a member of staff straight away. They will
advise you of what to do. If you or a member of your household has been unwell or has
symptoms of COVID19 before attending a class, do not attend. We recommend you follow
the latest government advice and use the NHS Track and Trace facility. If you feel unwell
after you have attended a class at MGTA please contact reception via telephone
07973534736 or email mgta.enquiries@gmail.com giving your full name (or child’s name if a
parent/carer making the call), the class/activity and date attended, then follow government
guidelines and the NHS Track and Trace. We require this information to assist us to track and
trace others who may have had contact with you within your class group, staff and ensure
extra cleaning and our safety measures are reviewed.

ACCIDENTS AND FIRST AID

If you have an accident or require first aid whilst at MGTA, first aid requirements will take
precedence over social distancing. We will follow our accident and first aid procedures and ensure
other people are distanced from those involved. Staff members will use appropriate PPE in these
circumstances.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property will be stored individually in either a plastic or paper bag and held in reception. If you
leave something behind you will need to contact reception via telephone 07973534736 or email
mgta.enquiries@gmail.com to arrange collection. If you remember you have left something behind
as you are exiting the building you will need to let a member of staff know and they will arrange for
you to retrieve your property when safe to do so.

We appreciate that these measures are very different to our usual bustling studio atmosphere. We
will still maintain our caring family values and will ensure your children are our first and foremost
priority. If you need to see a member of staff or discuss any aspect of your child’s training/ wellbeing
you will be able to make an appointment, a member of staff will always be available to speak to you
in person or via a phone call. For any admin please use mgta.enquiries@gmail.com for any student
welfare/confidential matters please use mandygodding@yahoo.co.uk

By attending class, you are agreeing to adhere to this policy as it may change from time to time.
MGTA will use its best endeavours to ensure a safe and fun environment is provided but it cannot be
held responsible nor liable for any illness or injury related to exposure to Covid19.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to return to a place where we can offer our full
range of activities. We hope that will be soon.

Mandy, Michael & the MGTA Team

NOTE: These measures are being put into place to ensure the safety of our students and staff. If at
any point, that the team feels that anyone is not following the required social distancing and safety
measures and therefore putting others at risk, they will be asked to leave and will not be permitted
to return whilst these measures are in place.