• STUDENT WELFARE •

Theatre training is very arduous. Demands on young students are both mental and physical and they are tested everyday. The directors have had professional careers and they understand the pressures well. A thorough support network is in place to address problems of injury, emotional insecurities or any general qualms that a student may have. Students have frequent tutorials written into the timetable and can request private meetings at any time.

The school has various professional counselling services for referral if the need arises.

We try to help students find a doctor and dentist, but these services fall into the category of private medicine. We advise strongly that students take out medical insurance.

DANCE INJURIES
We are lucky that we have the Quenn Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust in the immediate vicinity in case of serious injury.

All usual dance injuries are reported to Sarah Hanson, Head of Physical Welfare (first aid certified) in the first instance. The injury is assessed and the appropriate action taken. Students are instructed not to deal with their own injuries however simple they may appear. Every dance injury is logged.

Our Consultant Chartered Physiotherapist Shirley Hancock, MCSP SRP ONC, works closely with the school. Shirley holds a surgery at the school fortnightly and she receives students at her practice. She conducts our Injury Prevention lectures. Please read Shirley’s impressive biography.

We have several masseurs that work for the school both on and off site.

Recovery is monitored by Sarah Hanson. Necessary timetable changes will be made to assist recovery.