Please read these terms carefully before applying for a place on a Three Shires Practitioner Course. By accepting a place, you agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance onto the Course
Acceptance onto the course is at the discretion of the school principal and is subject to interview. We reserve the right to decline an application without being required to give reasons.
2. Course Fees and Additional Costs
In addition to the course fees, students are required to purchase textbooks and equipment or clothing as discussed at interview and as detailed in our course resource document.
3. Refunds and Cancellation
Following acceptance onto the course, no refunds will be made on any fees or deposits paid, except in the event of the course being withdrawn by the school.
In the event of a student leaving the course at any time after registration day and prior to course completion, they will remain liable for the unpaid fees for the duration of the course.
4. Attendance
Students are expected to attend all course session dates. If attendance is not possible due to unforeseen circumstances, students must notify us promptly. Catch-up sessions may be offered at a charge of £75 per session.
5. Assignments
Home study and case study assignments are additional to class dates. Students are expected to complete all assignments by the due date set by their tutor. Marking for assignments submitted more than 6 weeks after the final class date will be charged at £5 per document marked.
6. Dismissal from the Course
At the discretion of the school principal, a student may be asked to leave the course for the following reasons:
- Persistent poor timekeeping
- Persistent failure to complete assignments by the due date
- Failure to attend the required number of teaching sessions
- Failure to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with that of a professional reflexologist
- Failure to comply with the agreed terms of payment
- Failure to complete the qualification within 18 months of the course start date
7. Deferment
Students wishing to defer to a future Three Shires course must make a formal written application. Deferment will only be granted with the agreement of the school principal and the relevant tutor(s), whose decision will be final. The following conditions apply:
- All class sessions in the new course must be attended.
- Fees will be recalculated on a pro-rata basis. A charge of £50 will be made for each session previously attended.
- If the fees for the new course are higher than the original, the difference becomes payable on the first day of the new course.
All fees and charges must be paid before commencement of the course being deferred to.
8. Course Dates
Three Shires will make every effort to adhere to published course dates. However, we reserve the right to alter dates where necessary, including to reschedule to online delivery (e.g. via Zoom or Microsoft Teams) in accordance with the Core Curriculum for Reflexology. We will notify students of any changes as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Professional Membership and Ethics
It is a requirement of Three Shires that all students become Student Members of the Professional Reflexology Association. Students must agree to be governed by the Codes of Practice and Ethics as published by Professional Reflexology (professionalreflexology.org/codes-of-practice-and-ethics).
Qualification is recommended to Professional Reflexology at the discretion of the school principal.
10. Insurance and Personal Property
Insurance for a student’s personal property is the responsibility of the student at all times. Three Shires is not liable for any loss or damage to personal belongings during course sessions or at our venues.
11. Complaints
If you have a complaint about any aspect of your course or experience with Three Shires, please raise it in the first instance with your tutor or the school principal at learn@threeshiresreflexology.com. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days and aim to resolve it within 28 days.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising under these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
13. Changes to These Terms
Three Shires reserves the right to update these terms from time to time. The current version will be available on our website. Students enrolled on a course will be notified of any material changes.