Higher Education Policies and Procedures

On this page you will find all policies and procedures relevant to Central School of Ballet higher education courses.

Training

FD Course Summary
2026 Entry View
2025 Entry View
2024 Entry View
2023 Entry View
2022 Entry View
2021 Entry View
BA (Hons) Course Summary
2026 Entry View
2025 Entry View
2024 Entry View
2023 Entry View
2022 Entry View
2021 Entry View
MA Course Summary
2026 Entry View
2025 Entry View
2024 Entry View
Fees Policy
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2026 Entry View
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2025 Entry View
2025/26 Fee Information View
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2024 Entry View
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2023 Entry View
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2022 Entry View
Foundation Degree and BA Fee Policy 2021 Entry View
MA Choreography Fee Policy 2026 Entry View
MA Choreography Fee Policy 2025 Entry View
MA Choreography Fee Policy 2024 Entry View
Terms and Conditions
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2026 Entry View
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2025 Entry View
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2024 Entry View
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2023 Entry View
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2022 Entry View
FD and BA Terms and Conditions 2021 Entry View
MA Terms and Conditions 2026 Entry View
MA Terms and Conditions 2025 Entry View
MA Terms and Conditions 2024 Entry View
Feedback and Assessment Policy
Feedback and Assessment Policy View
Student Protection Plan
Student Protection Plan View
Attendance and Engagement Policy
Attendance and Engagement Policy View
Code of Behaviour
Code of Behaviour View
Casting Policy
Casting Policy View
Support Through Studies Policy
Support Through Studies Policy incl. Appendix 1 Procedure Download
Support Through Studies Guide for Students and Staff Download
Appendix 2 – Cause for Concern Form Download
Appendix 3 – Appeal Form Download
Appendix 4 – Risk Assessment Download
Appendix 5 – Action Plan Template Download
Procedural Flowchart Download
Intermission of Studies and Withdrawal Policy
Intermission of Studies and Withdrawal Policy View
Intermission of Studies Request Form Download
Student Transfer Arrangements Statement
Student Transfer Arrangements Statement View
Policy on Students Accepting Dance or Performance Related Employment
Policy on Students Accepting Dance or Performance Related Employment Download

Auditions and Admissions

Admissions Policy
2026 Entry View
2025 Entry View
2024 Entry View
2022 Entry onwards View
Student Transfer Arrangements Statement View
Contextual Admissions Framework
Contextual Admissions Framework View
Course Deposit Policy
Course Deposit Policy View
Student Visa Compliance Policy
Student Visa Compliance Policy View
Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy
Admissions Appeals and Complaints Policy and Procedure View
Admissions Appeals and Complaints Form Download

Data, IT and Photography

Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy View
Data Processing Statement
Data Processing Statement View
Acceptable Use Policy for IT Systems
Acceptable Use Policy for IT Systems View
Photo and Video Consent Policy
Photo and Video Consent Policy View
Sharing of Approved Content Policies
Student Sharing of Approved Content Policy View
Artist and Staff Sharing of Approved Content Policy View

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
Child Protection Safeguarding Policy View
Prevent Policy View
Policy for the Use of Touch in Dance Teaching
Policy for the Use of Touch in Dance Teaching View
Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Related Behaviours
Policy on Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Related Behaviours View
Student- Staff Personal Relationships Policy View
Student Guide to Policy View
Appendix A – Stage 1 Procedure View
Appendix A2 – Stage 1 Procedural Flowchart View
Appendix B – Stage 2 Alternative Resolution Processes View
Appendix C – Precautionary Measures View
Appendix D – Procedures for Allegations Reported to the Police View

Misconduct and Complaints

Academic Misconduct Policy
Academic Misconduct Principles and Procedures Download
Notice of Academic Misconduct Referral Download
Appendix A – Exemplar Offences and Penalties Download
Appendix B – Academic Misconduct Penalties Download
Appendix C – Academic Misconduct Referral Form Download
Appendix D – First Offence Template Letter Download
Appendix E – Minor Offence Template Letter Download
Appendix F – Significant/Serious Offence Template Letter Download
Appendix G – No Case to Answer Template Letter Download
Appendix H – Not Contested First/Minor Offence Template Letter Download
Appendix I – Contested First/Minor Offence Template Letter Download
Appendix J – Academic Misconduct Committee Hearing Outcomes Template Letter Download
Non-Academic Misconduct Policy
Non-Academic Misconduct Policy incl. Appendices 1 and 2 Download
Guide to the Non-Academic Misconduct Policy Download
Appendix 3 – Guidance on Hearings (General Provisions and Procedures) Download
Appendix 4 – Misconduct Referral Form Download
Appendix 5 – Preliminary Enquiry Investigation Report Form Download
Appendix 6 – Non-Academic Misconduct Appeal Form Download
Appendix 7 – Summary of Timescales Download
Student Complaints Policy
Student Complaints Policy and Procedure View
Student Group Complaint Form View
Whistleblowing Policy
Whistleblowing Policy Download
Higher Education Refunds and Compensation Policy
Higher Education Refunds and Compensation Policy Download
Emergency Powers of Exclusion and Suspension Policy
Emergency Powers of Exclusion and Suspension Policy and appendices 1 and 2 Download
Appendix 3 – Risk Assessment Template Download
Appendix 4 – Record of Decision Form Download
Appendix 5 – Appeal Form Download

Miscellaneous

Health and Safety Policy
Health and Safety Policy Download
Freedom of Speech Code of Practice
Freedom of Speech Policy View
Access and Participation Plan
Access and Participation Plan 2026-27 to 2029-2030 View
Summary Plan 2026-2027 to 2029-2030 View
Access and Participation Plan 2022-23 to 2026-27 View
Summary Plan 2022-23 to 2026-27 Download
Criminal Records Policy
Criminal Records Policy Download
Guide to Criminal Records Policy Download
Appendix 1 – Criminal Record Assessment Form Download
Appendix 2 – Criminal Record Consideration Criteria Download
Appendix 3 – Criminal Record Consideration Procedure for Applicants Download
Appendix 4 – Criminal Record Consideration Procedure for Registered Students Download

For further information on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please see our General Policies and Equity and Diversity pages.

General School Policies

This page includes policies relating to the Junior School and Associate Programme, as well as Central’s website.

University of Kent Wider Policies

Visit the University of Kent’s website here to read more about the university’s policies and procedures.

Conservatoire for Dance and Drama Policy Archive

For students who began their training before 1 August 2022, this page is available to reference policies that applied to your training before Central School of Ballet achieved self-registration.