Industry Legal Requirements

There are certain industry legal requirements that you need to comply with. These include:

Child protection policy (copy available on dropbox)

Data protection policy (copy available on dropbox)

ICO certificate (obtain form ICO website)

First Aid

You should have first aid training as a must and will be expected to renew your certificate before expiry.  You should also carry a first aid box with you together with your accident book and make sure you take it into venues that do not have this equipment.  Any accident should be recorded and a copy of the accident report form should be submitted as per health and safety regulations act.  Training can be sought through Kalma .  First aid is at your cost.

DBS

You should hold a current Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) for working with children and renew it every 3 years before expiry.  This must be through Kalma .  A one is included initially in the franchise but a replacement/renewal must be paid for.  This must be in place before teaching any classes or before the franchise is started.

Safeguarding level 1

In England the law states that people whom work with children have a duty to keep them safe.  The legislation is set out in the children’s act 1989 and 2004 and sets out the rights of children to be free from abuse.  Kalma  employees/teachers/licensees and franchisees require a safeguarding certificate level 1 and are required to complete a refresher every year should this certification be done online.  If it’s a face to face course then please renew every 2 year.  Ensuring we are complying with keeping children safe and our knowledge is up to date.  At their own cost.  Training can be done through the brand or the franchisee/licensee/employee can cost their own.  Proof of completed training may be asked for.

Insurance Requirements and Music License

You must ensure that all your business insurances are paid and maintained going forward. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and adequate business insurances required to run your business. Insurance you require include the following:

1. Public Liability Insurance – £5 Million, can be purchased through Westminster Indemnity, and a copy of this must be provided to Head Office
2. Franchisees are expected to have a valid music license that is expected to be kept renewed each year. This can be obtained through PPLUK http://www.ppluk.com