NGU Dance School Photography and Filming Policy 

1. Introduction 

NGU Dance School is committed to ensuring the safety and privacy of all students, staff, and visitors. This policy outlines the guidelines for photography and filming within the school premises and during school events to protect individuals' privacy and comply with relevant laws. 

 2. Policy Statement 

This policy aims to balance the benefits of photography and filming for promotional, educational, and celebratory purposes with the need to safeguard and respect the privacy and rights of individuals. 

 3. Scope 

This policy applies to all students, staff, parents, volunteers, and visitors to NGU Dance School, as well as any third parties involved in photography and filming activities. 

 4. Consent 

- **Parental/Guardian Consent & Individual Consent:** To opt-out of our standard film & photo policy in any of our classes we ask for written consent to be emailed to ngudance@gmail.com. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Upon withdrawal, NGU Dance School will cease to use the individual's images in future materials. 

5. Use of Film & Photography

- **Promotional Use:** Images may be used in promotional materials, including the NGU website, social media, brochures, and newsletters. Specific consent will be sought for these purposes. 

- **Educational Use:** Images may be used for educational purposes, such as training materials  

- **Personal Use:** Parents and guardians may take photographs and videos of their own children during school events, provided they respect the privacy of others. 
 

5.1 Restrictions 

- Images will not be used for commercial purposes without explicit consent. 

- NGU Dance School will ensure that images are used in a respectful and appropriate manner. 

 6. Storage and Security 

- All images will be stored securely to prevent unauthorized access and misuse. 

- Digital images will be stored on password-protected devices or secure servers. 

- Physical images will be stored in locked cabinets or secure areas. 

7. Photography and Filming by Third Parties 

- Any third parties engaged to photograph or film events must comply with this policy and relevant data protection laws. 

- Third parties must obtain appropriate consent before capturing images and ensure secure handling and storage of all images. 

8. Photography and Filming During Events 

- Parents and guardians will be informed in advance if photography or filming will take place during events. 

- Areas where photography and filming are prohibited will be clearly marked, and individuals must respect these restrictions. 

- NGU Dance School reserves the right to restrict or prohibit photography and filming to ensure the safety and privacy of all individuals. 

 9. Reporting Concerns 

- Any concerns regarding photography or filming should be reported to the designated safeguarding officer (DSO) or the school management team immediately. 

- The DSO for NGU Dance School is [ Nina Gorman 07894549489 ngudance@gmail.com]. 

 10. Monitoring and Review 

- This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with legal requirements. 

- Any updates or changes to the policy will be communicated to all staff, students, parents, and relevant stakeholders. 

11. Contact Information 

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact: 

 **Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO):** [Nina Gorman 07894549489 ngudance@gmail.com] 

- **School Management Team:** [Nina Gorman or George Hicks] 

NGU Dance School is dedicated to creating a safe and respectful environment for all its members. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding this policy.