Terms & Conditions

Our primary concern is the wellbeing and happiness of our students. Ellendel policies are put in place to ensure that we are able to provide a safe and professional service. By enrolling in one of our classes, you are becoming a member of the Ellendel School and we ask that you also uphold our values and policies. 


The Ellendel School of Speech and Drama will provide group and individual Speech and Drama classes. We have minimum numbers which must be reached in order for us to be able to run classes. If you wish to discuss your child's progress with the teacher you will be able to do this by telephone or email.


  • Registration and Enrolment:

All students must complete the registration process and provide accurate personal information.

Enrolment in courses is subject to availability and approval by the school.


  • Fees:

Fees are based on a minimum half-term block of lessons. Payment is due before or on the first week of each half-term block.

As a parent/guardian you will be held responsible for payment, even if your child does not attend a class

Late fees will be subject to a £10 administration fee.

Fees are non-returnable and will not be remitted for absence.

Fees may be reviewed annually.

A sibling discount of 10% will be offered to families enrolling a second or subsequent student into any of Ellendel’s classes.


  • Course Content and Materials:

The school reserves the right to modify course content, schedule, and materials if necessary.

Course materials provided by the school are for the sole use of enrolled students and may not be distributed or reproduced without permission.

  • Notice

Half a terms notice must be given in writing to Laura McHale if your child will not be continuing with any of his/her classes. Ellendel reserves the right to charge half a terms fees in lieu of notice. Notice shall not be deemed to have been received unless you have received a written confirmation of our receipt.


  • Unforeseen circumstances

For class cancellations, teachers will give as much notice as possible. In the event of a last minute class cancellation, you will be notified by text message, email or call, so please ensure you provide your teacher with up to date contact details. 

Ellendel is under no obligation to refund sessions that may be missed in the event of adverse weather conditions local to you which prevent you from attending a class. 

Ellendel reserves the right to replace any teacher of a class without notice to you at any time prior to that class without any liability arising from such a change except in accordance with these terms. 

  • Health and Safety

All teachers at Ellendel are fully qualified professionals, who are covered with public liability insurance and teachers conduct lessons with health and safety as a priority at all times.

You should ensure that we have full details on any medical conditions which your child might have and ensure that we receive notification of any changes in circumstances. 

It is essential that any illness or unlikely injury in class be reported to the school immediately.

In the unlikely event of an accident or emergency, Ellendel will call for assistance from a medical professional and you will be notified immediately.

Ellendel excludes liability for any accident or injury sustained to your child in or outside the class. This does not exclude or limit Ellendel's liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or for any matter for which it would be illegal for Ellendel to exclude, or attempt to exclude liability. 

  • Photography Withdrawal

Pupils may on occasions be photographed during class. By taking part in our school activities you are agreeing to this happening, unless you have otherwise informed the school by writing explicitly stating: ‘opt out’ You may note, photos can be withdrawn at any time - before or after publication.