MAFTS Policies for Students (Adults & Children)

General Conduct
  • Students are expected to respect instructors, classmates, and studio property.
  • Any form of bullying, discrimination, or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.
  • Repeated breaches of conduct may result in removal from the course with no refund.

Attendance & Punctuality
  • Please arrive on time. Late arrivals may miss essential parts of the session.
  • Consistent attendance is expected, especially for longer courses.

Health & Safety
  • Students must follow safety instructions and use tools/materials responsibly.
  • For children’s sessions, health or behavioural needs should be disclosed in advance.

Clothing & Materials
  • We recommend wearing suitable clothing – fashion design can get messy.
  • All basic materials are provided unless otherwise stated. Students may bring their own tools where appropriate.

Supervision
  • Children under 16 must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian.
  • Young children must be supervised until handed over to a tutor.

Safeguarding
  • All MAFTS staff working with children are DBS checked.
  • Our safeguarding policy is available on request.

Certification
  • Attendance, participation, and completed coursework may be required for certification.
  • Any academic integrity issues (plagiarism, cheating) will be taken seriously and may lead to disqualification.
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