Child Supervision and Safeguarding

Theatre Workout has a duty of care towards all participants, guests and practitioners in our workshops and courses,

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Supervising teachers with school groups are ultimately responsible for students during the trip, and a responsible adult is required to be present at all times during workshops.

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During workshops, Theatre Workout’s practitioners may pause or terminate a workshop if they feel there are safeguarding concerns, until supervising teachers return.

 

During school trips, Theatre Workout recommends school groups consist of at least 1 adult per 5 students (Key stages 1-2), and 1 adult per 10 students (Key stages 3+)

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In the event that practitioners identify any concerns regarding a student’s welfare, or a student reports any issues to our practitioners, they are trained and advised to first listen and acknowledge the students concerns, then to report this to the group’s teachers, and to Theatre Workout’s main office, so it can be reported back to the school.

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In the unlikely event teachers or students have any concerns regarding the welfare of students within a workshop, it should first be reported to the practitioner, or to Theatre Workout’s main office on 0208 144 2290. All reports must be followed up in writing.

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All workshop leaders and assistants are made aware of the Department of Health’s guidelines “what to do if you’re worried that a child is being abused” and would alert the Theatre Workout main office of any concerns.

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All Theatre Workout practitioners are DBS checked. All are professionally trained and have at least three years of professional experience in their field. They also have extensive teaching experience with Theatre Workout and other organisations.

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Bullying and Discrimination

Theatre Workout will not tolerate any instance of verbal or physical bullying, abuse, assault, racism, or any other form of discrimination against, or by any students, participants, group leaders or practitioners.

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Any Theatre Workout practitioner witnessing any instance of abuse by or among students should report this to the group's leaders present, and will follow up with  Theatre Workout.

 

Any practitioner who witnesses, or experiences safeguarding concerns may address issues with group leaders, students, or others. They may amend workshop content accordingly, an in severe circumstances, they may suspend or terminate a workshop to address the situation.

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For more information see our Code Of Conduct.

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Employee Rights

1. Theatre Workout contracts all practitioners on a freelance basis and they are paid for their time and expertise.

2. Practitioners and other staff are employed direct by Theatre Workout and all relevant safety and eligibility checks are conducted, including DBS checks in accordance with the law

3. Theatre Workout does not condone or practice any employment activity which contravenes the Modern Slavery Act 2015

4. Theatre Workout is an equal opportunities employer. Practitioners are recruited in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

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Health and Safety

1. Theatre Workout has taken measures to meet relevant Health and Safety policy and current legislative requirements.

2. Theatre Workout conducts regular inspections of hired venues and reports any discrepancies to the management of that venue.

3. Practitioners receive health and safety training to ensure exercises are delivered with minimal risk.

4. At the start of any event run by Theatre Workout, an assessment of the physical space will be made for any possible risks. Activities and teaching practices may be amended to accommodate any risks.

5. Practitioners will always ensure exercises and activities are delivered with clear instructions to minimise risk, and constantly supervise activities to monitor behaviour which may pose a risk to others.

6. Some venues are able to provide 'standard risk assessments', but groups are invited to conduct their own assessments tailored to the needs and requirements of their specific group.

7. For third party services, such as accommodation, restaurants and attractions, suppliers will have their own risk assessments, insurance and policies in place to minimise risk to clients. Individual risk assessments can be conducted by group organisers.

8. Theatre Workout has public and product liability insurance for its own workshops and for all third party services booked through Theatre Workout. Click here for more information.

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Environment

1. Theatre Workout is a micro business which does not own or operate its own venues.

2. Office systems and practices are conducted online and are paperless to the best of our abilities

3. Operating out of shared spaces or from home, venues are hired for training events, workshops and courses as required and efforts are made to ensure these venues are not in breach of environmental regulations.

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Modern Day Slavery

Modern day slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. We do not engage in any form of forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking, and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. For more information, see our Employee Rights policy, or Safeguarding policy.​