IPTA Teachers' Charter

IPTA TEACHERS’ CHARTER

August 2013

IPTA exists to provide a resource for qualified Pilates teachers who want to take responsibility for their own professional development as a part of a mutually supportive network.

Membership of IPTA is by invitation of two or more of the association’s Founding Members. It is not an automatic outcome of completing a centrally determined syllabus. People will be asked to join if it is believed they will benefit from becoming a member and make a contribution to the group.

Individual members will have a range of training backgrounds and experience, they may also have additional qualifications informing the way they teach Pilates.

What can be expected from an IPTA teacher?

They agree to:

· Treat clients with dignity and respect and take account of their individual needs and objectives.

· Teach Pilates with regard to the principles of the Pilates method.

· Establish clearly the scope of their practice and teach within their competence, which will be determined by their training and experience.

· Observe the professional teaching practices which were introduced in their original training.

· Follow the relevant legislation concerning record keeping, data protection, health and safety and working with children and vulnerable adults.

· Be adequately covered by professional insurance and hold a current First Aid certificate.

· Refer clients to other Pilates teachers and/or other suitably qualified professionals if they feel it is in their clients’ best interests.

· Have an approach to their professional development which is regularly reviewed and appropriate to their teaching practice.

· Collaborate with other members of IPTA and participate in the running of the association.






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		IPTA TEACHERS’ CHARTER August 2013 IPTA exists to provide a resource for qualified Pilates teachers who want to take responsibility for their own professional development as a part of a mutually supportive network. Membership of IPTA is by invitation of two or more of the association’s Founding Members. It is not an automatic outcome of completing a centrally determined syllabus. People will be asked to join if it is believed they will benefit from becoming a member and make a contribution to the group. Individual members will have a range of training backgrounds and experience, they may also have additional qualifications informing the way they teach Pilates. What can be expected from an IPTA teacher? They agree to: · Treat clients with dignity and respect and take account of their individual needs and objectives. · Teach Pilates with regard to the principles of the Pilates method. · Establish clearly the scope of their practice and teach within their competence, which will be determined by their training and experience. · Observe the professional teaching practices which were introduced in their original training. · Follow the relevant legislation concerning record keeping, data protection, health and safety and working with children and vulnerable adults. · Be adequately covered by professional insurance and hold a current First Aid certificate. · Refer clients to other Pilates teachers and/or other suitably qualified professionals if they feel it is in their clients’ best interests. · Have an approach to their professional development which is regularly reviewed and appropriate to their teaching practice. · Collaborate with other members of IPTA and participate in the running of the association.