CDET - Council for Dance Education and Training

The Council for Dance Education and Training (CDET)

providing quality assurance for the professional dance and musical theatre industries

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	Guidelines for Recognised Awards
	Recognised School Application Form
	Recognised Qualified Teacher Application Form
	Approved Teacher Application Form
	Registered Instructor Application Form

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Become Recognised

*Promoting safe dance teaching for every child*
Dance and musical theatre schools or teachers who have built a professional reputation and who uphold safe, professional practice will want to distinguish themselves from schools and teachers who may not operate to the same standards.	By holding a Recognised Award, schools and teachers publicly declare themselves to hold the safety of pupils paramount and distinguish themselves from others by holding an industry recognised national standard of professional practice.

Benefits Those holding a Recognised Award are entitled to:
complementary inclusion on the Council’s online national searchable database of dance schools, teachers and instructors access to our bespoke Recognised insurance scheme purchase customised Recognised Award promotional material enhanced exposure to existing and prospective students via CDET’s Answers for Dancers information service	display the Recognised Award certificate at their premises or classes display the Council’s Recognised logo on marketing and promotional material discounted subscriptions and purchases from partner and supporting organisations - details supplied on request

Eligibility
	If you are a dance or musical theatre school catering for pre-vocational or non-vocational dance or musical theatre students and you meet the Council’s Nine Requirements of Professional Practice then you are eligible to apply for a Recognised School Award.
	If you are a dance, drama, singing or musical theatre teacher who holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you are eligible to apply for the Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTS) Award.
	If you are a dance, drama, singing or musical theatre teacher who holds Qualified Teacher learning and skills Status (QTLS), you are eligible to apply for the Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTLS) Award.
	If you are a dance, drama, singing or musical theatre teacher who holds a CDET, QCA, Ofqual, TDA or other government recognised teaching qualification at Level 3 or above on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and meet the Council’s Six Requirements of Professional Practice, you are eligible to apply for the CDET Approved Teacher Award.
	If you are a dance, drama, singing or musical theatre instructor who does not hold a recognised teaching qualification but you are able to supply two references from persons of demonstrable professional standing who will verify that you are competent to conduct instruction in a professional and responsible manner, and you meet the Council's Six Requirements of Professional Practice, you are eligible to apply for the Registered Instructor Award.

If you are a CDET Recognised School, please be aware that the teaching staff within your organisation have not received individual recognition from the Council for Dance Education and Training.	Individual teachers or instructors who work within your organisation are entitled to become Recognised Qualified Teachers (QTS), Recognised Qualified Teachers (QTLS) CDET Approved Teachers, or Registered Instructors but will require submission of an application to do so.

Cost
Recognised School - £100 Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTS) - £30 Recognised Qualified Teacher (QTLS) - £30 CDET Approved Teacher - £30 Registered Instructor - £30	All awards are renewable annually. The Council for Dance Education and Training is a registered charity. Recognised Award fees cover the cost of administrating the awards.

How to apply
Ensure you meet the Requirements applicable to the award you wish to apply for Read the downloadable documents on this page - these may assist you in your application Download and complete the appropriate Recognised award application form Forward all the information to us with your application fee to be checked and verified	Upon receipt, the Council will process your application. Please allow up to four weeks for your application to be processed. If you have any questions or require assistance, please telephone 020 7240 5703 or email recognised@cdet.org.uk