Does insurance allow me to teach children online?
Always check with your insurance provider. If you’re insured under the member policy offered with Balens, online children’s teaching is covered as long as you follow the required steps.
Why This Matters
Teaching children online involves safeguarding and suitability checks, plus clear consent and health information. These steps protect the child, reassure parents/guardians, and help ensure your insurance remains valid.
Always check directly with your insurance provider.
What This Means for You
To teach children online, you should:
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Use the same waivers/questionnaires you normally use (completed by the parent/guardian where appropriate)
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Ensure you have a DBS check
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Hold an appropriate children’s yoga qualification (or equivalent training) that enables you to teach yoga to kids
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Confirm with your insurer that your cover includes online children’s classes
If you’re insured under the member policy offered with Balens, cover is provided as long as you follow the requirements above (waivers, qualifications, and DBS).
What You Need to Do
- Check your insurance policy (or contact your insurance provider) to confirm you’re covered for teaching children online.
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Confirm you have a children’s yoga qualification (or appropriate training to teach kids).
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Make sure your DBS check is in place and current.
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Send parents/guardians your usual waivers and questionnaires and collect them before the child participates.
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Keep your records securely (waivers/questionnaires and proof of DBS/qualification).