BLACKHEATH MUSIC FESTIVAL
PRIVACY POLICY
(VALID FROM 1 May 2020)
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  • What information do we collect?
    The only information collected for the Blackheath Music Festival is the information collected by the Google form used for online entry, accessed from the Online Entry Form (eg Registrant contact details, Performer names).
    We also receive any information you send us in email correspondence.
    We do not collect any web-browser information (eg server and HTTP logs, usage information).
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  • How do we use the information?
    We use the information you provide for:
    - the administration of the Blackheath Music Festival entries in the year you register. Data is processed to create the festival timetable, advise registrants of the timetable and produce the printed festival programme.
    - to contact you in following years about future Blackheath Music Festivals​

  • What information do we share?
    We will not provide any information from you to other organisations or festivals without your consent.

        ​If you have any comments or concerns, please contact any of the people on the Contacts page.

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BLACKHEATH MUSIC FESTIVAL
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
(VALID FROM 1 May 2020)
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Chairman:
Graeme Humphrey
Child Protection Officer:
Miho Sanou, 20 Darenth Road, Welling, Kent DA16 3EF.  Tel: ​020 8316 2906
Treasurer:
Graeme Humphrey
Venue:
Christ the King Sixth Form College, Belmont Grove, London SE13 5GE
Dates:
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2024

1. Purpose and function of the festival

To provide a performance platform for performers of all ages, and to give them the additional benefit of a professional adjudication from a musician of standing in the profession.

2. The festival environment

The festival seeks to create a caring environment with the highest possible level of protection, as far as is reasonably possible, for children and vulnerable adults.  This policy is passed to parents/guardians/carers and teachers in order to inform them and involve them in this objective.  In this way, we seek to ensure, as far as is reasonably possible, a safe environment at the festival.  It should be noted that the festival is organised and run by volunteers.

3. To whom does this policy apply

This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who are identified to the organisers prior to the festival.

4. Festival personnel

All helpers at the festival are volunteers.  Where appropriate, the festival has undertaken suitable checks of volunteers to assess their suitability for working in close proximity with children under the age of 18 years and vulnerable adults.  At the festival there will be an organiser available on the premises at all times to answer queries or deal with any issues.  All problems will be dealt with sympathetically, documented and dated.  A notice will be placed at the entrance desk advising the name of the organiser.  All festival volunteers will wear identification badges and anyone wearing a badge will be able to direct adults or children to the organiser.

5. Preparation for attendance at the festival

Copies of this Policy are sent to each person named on the entry form as responsible for the entries made.  Those making multiple entries receive sufficient copies to pass on to all parents and formally agree to pass them on.  In sending all parents a copy of this Policy, the Blackheath Festival ensures that parents know that, where they are not attending the festival with their children, it is their responsibility to ensure that they are supervised by a responsible adult acting on their behalf.

6. Performance areas

The performance areas will always have a festival official present during a class.  It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/carer to ensure that children under 18 years or vulnerable adults under their care are adequately supervised.  

The festival accepts no responsibility for the personal effects of entrants or their helpers.

7. Photographs, videos and press photography

The taking of photographs or videos during performances and during adjudications at the festival is prohibited.

8. Policy Review

The festival will review this Policy annually, improving and enhancing it as necessary.  In doing this it will seek guidance from the British & International Federation of Festivals.  This organisation will, in turn, look to other agencies for good practice, most notably the NSPCC and the Arts Council of England policy guidelines.