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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.