Teacher Safety & Compliance Sheet

For use during all classes, parties, and holiday sessions

  1. Health & Safety
  • Follow the KidsArt! Health & Safety Policy.
  • Be aware of the risk assessment for your session and venue.
  • Report any hazards immediately.
  1. Supervision
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Ensure children handle art materials safely.
  1. First Aid
  • At least one staff member must have first aid training at every session.
  • Know the location of the first aid kit.
  • Advise KidsArt of significant injuries so they can be recorded in the Accident Book and parents notified.
  • Serious accidents must be reported to KidsArt! who will handle any legal reporting to the HSE if required.
  1. Safeguarding
  • Follow the KidsArt! Child Protection / Safeguarding Policy.
  • All teachers have enhanced DBS checks.
  • Report any concerns about a child’s welfare to KidsArt immediately.
  1. Accident & Incident Reporting
  • Record all significant accidents or injuries.
  • Notify parents of any incidents affecting their child.
  • KidsArt decides whether serious incidents must be reported to the HSE.
  1. Fire Safety
  • Know the fire exits and assembly points at the venue.
  • Fire exits must be kept clear at all times.
  • Follow the venue’s fire evacuation procedures.
  1. Risk Assessments
  • Risk assessments must be followed at all times.
  • Any safety measures or instructions in the risk assessment must be implemented.

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Venue Risk Assessment

Applies to all KidsArt! venues with sinks, tables, chairs, and non-toxic art materials

Type of Session: group class, party, holiday session, private class

  • Step 1: Identify Hazards & Risks
Hazard Who Might Be Harmed Risk Level (Low/Medium/High) Control Measures / Precautions
Water on floor (from sinks, washing brushes, cleaning) Children, teachers, visitors Medium – Ensure floor is dry before session
– Wipe up spills immediately
– Place non-slip mat if needed
– Remind children to be careful near sinks
Slips, trips, or falls (general movement in venue) Children, teachers, visitors Low – Keep walkways clear
– Supervise children at all times
– Arrange furniture to avoid crowded spaces
Fire / evacuation Children, teachers, visitors High – Know fire exits and assembly point
– Ensure exits are clear
– Follow venue’s fire evacuation procedure
Allergic reactions to materials or food Children Medium – Use only non-toxic, child-safe materials
– Check for known allergies before session
– Keep known allergen materials away from mouths and eyes
First aid / medical emergencies Children, teachers High – Ensure at least one  first aid trained person is  present
– Know location of first aid kit
– Record significant injuries in Accident Book
– Report serious incidents to KidsArt
  • Step 2: Venue-Specific Notes

 

Use this section to note any hazards unique to the venue that are not covered above:

 

  • Step 3: Review & Sign Off

Assessor / Teacher Signature: ___________________

KidsArt! Director Acknowledgement: _____________________

This risk assessment covers all KidsArt! venues with similar layout and equipment. It is reviewed annually by KidsArt! to ensure it remains up to date. Any changes to venues, activities, or incidents must trigger a review and update.

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KidsArt! – Photography and Filming Policy Statement

KidsArt! works with children and families as part of its activities which include art classes, holiday camps, parties and private classes

The purpose of this policy statement is to:

  • protect children and young people who take part in KidsArt! services, events and activities specifically those where photographs and videos may be taken
  • set out the overarching principles that guide our approach to photographs/videos being taken of children and young people during our events and activities
  • to ensure that we operate in line with our values and within the law when creating, using and sharing images of children and young people.
  • This statement applies to all teachers, helpers, volunteers and other adults associated with KidsArt!

Legal framework

This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks to protect children in Great Britain. Summaries of key legislation and guidance is available from the  NSPCC https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/online-safety/preventing-online-abuse-and-harm and https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-protection-system

We believe that:

  • children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind
  • we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to take, share and use images of children safely.

We recognise that:

  • sharing photographs and films of our activities can help us celebrate the successes and achievements of our children, provide a record of our activities and raise awareness of our organisation
  • the welfare of children taking part in our activities is paramount
  • children, their parents and carers have a right to decide whether their images are taken and how these may be used, without discrimination
  • consent to take images of children is only meaningful when children or as appropriate their parents and carers understand how the images will be used and stored, and are fully aware of the potential risks associated with the use and distribution of these images
  • there are potential risks associated with sharing images of children online. Find out more on NSPCC Learning https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/online-safety/photographing-filming-children

We will seek to keep children and young people safe by:

  • always asking for written consent from a child or their parents, carers or legal guardians before using a child’s image
  • always explaining if requested what images will be used for, how they will be stored and what potential risks are associated with sharing images of children
  • making it clear that if a consent is withdrawn for an image to be shared, it may not be possible to delete images that have already been shared or published
  • changing the names of children whose images are being used in our published material when possible (and only using first names if we need to identify them)
  • never publishing personal information about individual children and disguising any identifying information (for example the name of their school or a school uniform with a logo)
  • making sure children, their parents and carers understand how images of children will be securely stored and for how long (including how we will control access to the images)
  • reducing the risk of images being copied and used inappropriately by:
  • only using images of children in appropriate clothing
  • using images that positively reflect young people’s involvement in the activity.

We have a procedure for reporting the abuse or misuse of images of children as part of our child protection procedures. We will ensure everyone involved in our organisation knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe.

Photography and/or filming for use by KidsArt!

We recognise that our group leaders may use photography and filming as an aid in activities. However, this should only be done with the permission of KidsArt!

Children, young people, parents and carers must also be made aware that photography and filming is part of the programme and give written consent.

If we hire a photographer for one of our events, we will seek to keep children and young people safe by:

  • providing the photographer with a clear brief about appropriate content and behaviour
  • ensuring the photographer wears identification at all times
  • informing children, their parents and carers that a photographer will be at the event and ensuring they give written consent to images which feature their child being taken and shared
  • not allowing the photographer to have unsupervised access to children
  • not allowing the photographer to carry out sessions outside the event or at a child’s home
  • reporting concerns as to inappropriate / intrusive photography following our child protection procedures.

Storing images

We will store photographs and videos of children securely, in accordance with our safeguarding policy and data protection law.

Related policies and procedures

This policy statement should be read alongside our organisational policies and procedures,

Senior lead for safeguarding and child protection

Name: Barbara Kay
Phone/email: info@kidsartuk.com
We are committed to reviewing our policy and good practice annually.

 

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Art for Aptitude

Give your child a boost! Art to foster intellectual, creative and social development!

 

Art is a compulsory subject in the National Curriculum for good reason. From a young age, children naturally communicate through art, but it isn’t just fun and colourful. The benefits of art are wide-ranging and well-documented, providing intellectual and  emotional advantages for the children who create it. During key stages of a child’s development, creating art is a vital form of mental exercise both for the growth of cognitive skills and for well-being.

The benefits in the development of cognitive skills are seen through problem solving and critical thinking abilities. A core aspect of creating an artwork is decision-making – a child must determine how to represent an idea, what materials to use and how to compose the scene. This strengthens the child’s problem-solving ability, which affects every other part of education.

Boost self confidence

 

With no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers, art helps to boost self-confidence, as children can explore their own thoughts through self-expression. The attentive grip of creating an artwork often causes a child to enter a ‘meditative’ state which develops and enhances the ability to focus. Improving a child’s focus and concentration benefits every other aspect of education.

Critical thinking skills are honed and sharpened by making art. Artwork facilitates creative expression which engages different parts of the brain, forming vital connections between brain cells.

Knock–on effect

 

Art helps to break down the inhibitions which can create barriers in education, such as lack of confidence, so helps children to learn more effectively across all subjects.

There is evidence of a strong correlation between academic and artistic performance in children, as making art helps to develop cognitive skills. This is seen in reading, writing, mathematics, and other subjects. A 2019 study of 10,000 children aged 8-14 showed writing scores improved by a huge 13% after enrolment in art classes!

Making art has a huge knock-on effect, benefitting a child’s achievements cross-curriculum.

Well-being

 

Art is instrumental in promoting the well-being of children. This is because it dually increases confidence and decreases stress. The freedom of expression inherent in making art allows children to create and mirror their own experiences and influences, developing a sense of self-confidence. This is supported by the sense of accomplishment and increase in dopamine that art gives – art activates the ‘reward’ centres in the brain and boosts self-esteem.

The creation of art has been shown to  reduce stress and anxiety, naturally relaxing children and so it helps to renew energy and motivation.

The benefits of making art for children are well-documented and significant – we see art as a key building block in a child’s holistic and educational development.

Supporting research available on request

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At KidsArt!™  we teach art and art appreciation to children aged 4-16, we run school holiday art camps, parties and family art gallery outings, we offer private art classes and art scholarship preparation. We have studios across London and Herts plus overseas franchises. We publish reviews and news of current and future London art exhibitions.  For who we are and what we do, click here

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Finchley Garden Studio!

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Franchise – Further Details

KidsArt! is a successful business that has been built up over many years. We value our franchisees and work hard to support them and ensure successful running of the art studios.  We see the franchises as a mutually beneficial 2-way partnership, and hope that you do too!

What KidsArt! will make available to you during the running of your Franchise:

  • The KidsArt! Leaders Manual
  • The term time class structure document
  • The party structure document (if relevant)
  • The holiday camp structure document (if relevant)
  • The private classes structure document (if relevant)
  • 4 lesson plans per term – each lesson plan is for 3 sessions each lasting 1 hour so this covers 1 term of roughly 12 weeks (lesson plans are given on a single-use basis so are not to be stored for future reuse)
  • Inclusion of your studio on the KidsArt! website (small fee payable for the additional web design work)
  • General and as and when specific social media support – you can see from the KidsArt! Instagram and Facebook pages what we do for this – we have over 3000 followers on Facebook and over 1000 on Instagram
  • Pebble booking platform that the rest of KidsArt! UK uses (pebble take a percentage so this is optional)
  • Teacher training as appropriate for individual candidates – usually this is a combination of observing and helping KidsArt! classes, and then teaching with another teacher present (in studio or on zoom) to give feedback, discussion of feedback, all repeated as necessary
  • Trouble-shooting clinic where you can bring questions and difficulties to discuss
  • Venue sourcing advice if you are not running from your home
  • Contact with the KidsArt! insurers so you can make your own arrangements
  • Contact with the KidsArt! 1st aiders if you are not 1st-aid trained
  • Assistance with obtaining an Enhanced DBS (fee payable to the KidsArt! DBS company)
  • Advice as to art materials stock and access to the KidsArt! suppliers
  • Inclusion in any local leafletting that we do
  • Twice a week Facebook marketing for all of KidsArt!

What KidsArt! will ask of you in return:

  • Payment for the franchise will comprise a reviewable termly payment in advance each term, plus percentage of fees payable calculated after the end of the term
  • Taking payments for your KidsArt! classes only via Pebble booking platform, or bank transfer or card payment (so no cash) and accounting to KidsArt! termly so that the percentage due can be calculated
  • Honouring and supporting the KidsArt! brand (please request examples)
  • Ensuring all teachers hold up to date Enhanced DBS certificates
  • Using the current KidsArt! class fee for your sessions – as at Summer 2024 this is £15 per child per hour session payable termly or pro rata if parents join during a term.  (There are some opportunities to offer discounts – please ask)
  • Locating the franchise studio within a defined geographic area
  • You may not sub-licence the KidsArt! lesson plans or allow unauthorised use and must cease use immediately on termination of the franchise

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KidsArt! Parties

How old and how many:  KidsArt! parties are suitable for children from ages 5 to 14, max 20 children. 

Where:  In a KidsArt! studio, or sometimes your own home or venue of your choice. KidsArt! Finchley offers an out-door studio for an extra hire cost with the option of moving in-doors in poor weather: the out-door studio offers light shelter – see picture here). 

What we do:  Standard party package is 1.5hrs plus 30 mins for tea. We provide all art materials but not party tea.  We can theme the party as you wish, using the media you wish.  The children will create 1 artwork with tuition (it’s not a free play with paint).  

Party food:  You’re welcome to bring party food to be served after the artwork has been completed.  Please bring all plates, crockery, etc. – cooking facilities are not available at our studios.

How much and when payable:  Priced £25 per child if children work on good quality A3 art paper,  plus studio hire (£30 per hour for Finchley studio; £50 extra cost for hire of the Finchley garden studio; other studios, priced on request).  Travel hire £30 if the party is in your own home or venue. Extra £5 per child if children work with clay / modelling or extra £10 per child if children work on canvas.  The fee is payable as to 50% on booking and the balance 1 week before the party.  Please note that we cannot refund unused places after full payment.  Minimum charge £360 including studio hire.

Party bags:  Available from the KidsArt! store – here!

Cancellation policy:  Full refund if cancelled on more than 4 weeks notice, 50% refund if cancelled on 2 weeks notice (in each case less studio hire if disbursed).  No refund if cancelled on less than 2 weeks notice.

Party Leader:  KidsArt! trained, vetted, experienced and approved.

Please note:  Aprons are not provided as standard, we ask parents to request guests to attend in old clothes, but we can quote for aprons if you wish.  If the party is in your home KidsArt! will not be responsible or accountable for damage to soft furnishings, wall paper, tables, chairs, floors or other surfaces etc. caused by paints or other art materials which we use.

Notes for individual studios (Please enquire if studio is not listed): 

 KidsArt! Brixton  No parties at this venue but we can work in your home or your own venue

KidsArt! Finchley  Studio hire for a 2 hour party is £60  

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KidsArt Christmas Card 2022!

£1 per card plus donation to North London Hospice – 100% profits to Hospice – please support!

 

Orders here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

For all other enquiries call/text 07827 275821 / contact us

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KidsArt! Halloween Competition….

recreate a famous artwork using food that will be eaten!  Family efforts or your child(ren)’s solo efforts are fine!

Entries …..

 

Munch Scream – Anon. (aged 5+)

Giuseppe Arcimboldo – M-art (6)

 

van Gogh garden (Anon.)

Roy Lichtenstein Sunrise – Georgie

 

Cezanne Still Life with Skull – Anon.

 

Arcimboldo – Mimi (10)

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Please send entries by WhatsApp photo to Barbara 07827 275 821

Let us know the ages of participants so we can judge fairly

Fine to do more than one entry if inspiration hits!

Entries to be received by 31st Oct.

There will be THREE winners

KidsArt!™  teaches children art and art appreciation, publishes reviews/news of London art exhibitions, and runs the KidsArt!  Store.  To view who we are and what we do, click here

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Which 2 Famous Artists Have Painted Amaryllis in a Vase?

DAVID HOCKNEY (B. 1937)

Amaryllis in Vase, from Moving Focus

PIET MONDRAIN (1910)

Amaryllis

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KidsArt!™  teaches children art and art appreciation, publishes reviews/news of London art exhibitions, and runs the KidsArt!  Store.  To view who we are and what we do, click here

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