In Plain English
AI-generatedThe Dance Teachers (Qualifications and Regulation) Bill would raise standards in the dance teaching profession by setting minimum qualifications for teachers and creating a regulatory framework to oversee registration and professional conduct. It would specify the training and checks needed to teach and establish a public register to help students and parents find qualified instructors.
Key Points
- Establishes minimum qualifications and training requirements for dance teachers
- Creates a regulatory regime to register dance teachers and oversee professional standards
- Provides for a public register to help students and parents identify qualified instructors
- Sets out processes for recognition and ongoing development of qualifications
- Enables enforcement measures to address teaching without appropriate registration or standards compliance
Progress
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and will progress to committee stage for detailed examination.
Who is affected?
Dance teachers and trainee teachersDance schools and organisations offering dance educationDance students and their families/participantsQualifying bodies and training providers for dance education
Generated 21 February 2026
