The Heights Ballet & Theatre School
Responding to COVID-19
Responding to COVID-19
Please find below all the information regarding our response to COVID-19 and how we have been, and will continue to adapt our teaching practices to keep our pupils and staff safe at this time.
January 2021 Lockdown
January 2021 Lockdown
Teaching on Zoom
Teaching on Zoom
Following the government announcement of the latest lockdown rules, we are once again operating on Zoom for the foreseeable. The adapted timetable is available for parents and pupils to access via BAND.
When we return to normal, we do not expect to be using Zoom in the same capacity as we had to during the national lockdown, we anticipate that there may be times in which we may need to use it again e.g. during local/regional lockdowns, or extreme bad weather.
In these instances, we will inform you by 2pm on the day, if lessons are to take place on Zoom.
Download a PDF of this guide here.
Teachers' Zoom codes are available in the Members' Area.
COVID-19 Response UPDATE
COVID-19 Response UPDATE
We have updated our COVID-19 response policy in order to keep our school safe and open. Please read through this updated guidance. This applies to ALL members of the Heights' community.
Download a PDF of this guidance here.
Returning to Lessons Inside
Returning to Lessons Inside
We have spent a lot of time planning our return to teaching inside in a safe manner ready for September. We have restructured the way pupils will be dropped off/picked up from lessons, closed off smaller, unnecessary areas to pupils, and designated each room its own toilet facility. Sanitiser stations will be available at each door, and pupils will remain in one room for all their lessons, as their teachers move to them.
Download a PDF of this guide here.
You can view our COVID-19 risk assessment for this here.
Teaching Outside
Teaching Outside
For the latter part of the summer term 2020, we have been teaching outside in a socially distanced manner. All pupils have a 3m x 3m 'pod' to dance in, marked out with our new marquees and colourful bunting. A portaloo is available and cleaned weekly. Hand sanitiser is available on arrival.
While we expect to be back in the hall in September 2020, we hope to be able to continue teaching outside when the weather allows.
Download our Outdoor Lessons Guide here.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
Dancing Outside In The Summer
Dancing Outside In The Summer
It was lovely to be able to see our pupils again in person for safe, socially distanced outdoor lessons.
We are proud to have provided a full timetable of lessons via Zoom during 2020 Spring/Summer lockdown restrictions!
We are proud to have provided a full timetable of lessons via Zoom during 2020 Spring/Summer lockdown restrictions!