APPLY ONLINE. INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PARENTAL DIRECT PAYMENT SCHEME

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1 APPLY ONLINE INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PARENTAL DIRECT PAYMENT SCHEME

2 contents How Do I join? page 2 Academic Year Calendar page 2 Instrumental Tuition page 3 Music Centre's page 4 County Bands and Orchestras page 5 Terms and Conditions page 6 Service Delivery Billing Information/Cancellation Policy Instrument Loan Scheme Application Form page 7 Come and have fun making music with other young people in your school. How do I join? Simply apply online or complete and return the application form to: Lancashire Music Service, The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1QR Tel: lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk The Music Service, in negotiation with the Headteacher will organise everything else. All forms must be received into the Lancashire Music Service Office by the deadline dates below. Applications received after the deadline will be processed for the following terms intake. Deadline 5pm on the: For Tuition starting week commencing: Autumn mid-term intake Spring mid-term intake Summer mid-term intake APPLY ONLINE Academic Year This calendar shows week commencement dates for PDP instrumental tuition. If the lesson is missed due to INSET, Bank Holidays, SATs etc, if time allows, lessons will be made up later in the term. If a lesson is missed due to teacher sickness you will receive a credit for that lesson. Please check with your child s school/lms teacher for any changes to the dates shown Scheduled delivery pattern Scheduled delivery part week LMS Holiday LMS INSET LMS staff are unavailable to teach on the following dates: INSET - Monday 7 September 2015, Monday 4 January 2016 and Tuesday 10 May 2016 (sats week).

3 instrumental tuition Parental Direct Payment Scheme The Parental Direct Payment Scheme allows parents to purchase instrumental tuition that is delivered through school but invoiced directly to parents by the Music Service. Learning music helps children from an early age to improve their: Reading ability Ability in maths, science and engineering Speech-fluency in native and foreign languages Team working and social skills Memorising capacity Reasoning capacity Why play a musical instrument? Time management skills Learning ability Problem solving ability Ability to handle performance (stress) Artistic ability and neatness These skills give children advantages later in life, providing them with the very abilities that employers are seeking. (The fourth R Music Education Council) Parental Direct Payment Scheme Having the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument and to play and perform with others is known to improve self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills, leading to a positive attitude to schooling and improved standards in music and the wider curriculum. (Ofsted) It s Fun! There s a special kind of joy that s created through playing, writing music and sharing that joy with others through performance. It s for everyone! There are many kinds of music to enjoy. People from every background and culture can play music together. Music brings us together and gives us something in common. It s a way of expressing yourself! Being able to change the way people feel through music is one of the things that makes it a special subject to study. It s a social activity Through group rehearsals students meet new people and learn about their passion for music. Sharing unique views through music often leads to strong friendships. How does the PDP scheme work? Lessons are delivered in small groups of up to four. A minimum of 20 minutes per session is guaranteed. Some pupils may find that they respond well to individual tuition and we are now able to offer 20 or 30 minute instrumental lessons in schools. We aim to deliver 34 lessons a year. Children will need to provide their own instrument which can be leased/purchased from Music Cellar HW Audio Rimmers Music or on a rental basis from Lancashire Music Service. Invoices are sent at the start of each term to parents and payment is due upon receipt of the invoice from County Hall. Once your contract and first payment has been received, your child will be enrolled for the remainder of the academic year. If you wish to withdraw your child, you must follow the cancellation procedure. When pupil numbers become non-viable in a group lesson, LMS reserves the right to cancel tuition giving a ½ terms notice. Group and Individual lessons are available in Woodwind, Brass, Strings, Guitar, Voice, Keyboard, Ukulele, and Drums (Piano is only available as an individual lesson) Each lesson is supported by our fabulous e-learning website: and students can use the content to view and use whenever and wherever they wish! To access this FREE support material please ask your music teacher for your FREE login. APPLY ONLINE Price list Group lessons 6.50 per pupil per lesson (max 4 in a group) 20 minute individual lesson per lesson 30 minute individual lesson per lesson 3

4 music centres Our network of Music Centres provides band and orchestra opportunities suitable for beginners (including pupils who have been involved in the WCET Wider Opportunities/Musical Futures schemes) to the more advanced students. Student s will have fun making music together with other young people in your area. Through group rehearsals students will meet new people and learn about their passion for music. Sharing unique views through music often leads to strong friendships. Weekly rehearsals during term time culminating in public performances Offering further progression routes for students in their musical development. Music centres also provide small group instrumental tuition and specialised individual tuition. The opportunities provided at each centre vary to reflect the needs of the locality. Information about activities, times and charges can be obtained by telephoning the Head of Centre or visit or EXCELLENT VALUE! 45 membership per year per centre Includes access to all bands/ensemble activities Come and have fun making music with other young people in your area. Lancaster Mr D Shooter Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road Lancaster LA1 3EF Poulton Mr G Fox Hodgson School Moorland Road Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7EU Wednesday Lytham Mr G Fox Lytham St Annes Technology & Performing Arts College Worsley Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 4DG 4.00pm-6.30pm Clitheroe Head of Centre TBC Ribblesdale High School Technology College Queens Road Clitheroe BB7 1EJ Tuesday 3.30pm-5.45pm Ormskirk Mr K Sagar Ormskirk School Wigan Road Ormskirk L39 2AT Wednesday Preston Mr N Powlesland Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane Fulwood Preston PR2 9YR Tuesday 4.00pm-6.30pm Lostock Hall CP School Linden Drive Lostock Hall Preston PR5 5AS 3.30pm pm (Brass) Farington Primary School Rose Street Farington Leyland PR25 4GH Friday 3.30pm pm (Brass) Rossendale Mrs C Hoyle Fearns Community Sports College Fearns Moss, Stacksteads Bacup OL13 0TG Wednesday Chorley Mrs J Coupe Southlands High School Clover Road Chorley PR7 2NJ Monday 3.30pm-6.30pm St Bede s Catholic High School, A Business & Enterprise College, Talbot Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 4JL Tuesday 4.00pm-5.00pm Kirkham Mr G Fox Carr Hill High School & Sixth Form Centre Royal Avenue, Kirkham Preston PR4 2ST Monday 3.30pm-5.00pm Pendle Mrs K Hoyle Pendle Vale College Oxford Road Nelson BB9 8JG 4.30pm-8.00pm Burnley Mrs C Hoyle Shuttleworth College Burnley Road Padiham BB12 8ST Tuesday 4.00pm-8.30pm Burnley Centre of Arts Burnley Youth Theatre Queen s Park Road Burnley BB10 3LB 4.00pm-6.00pm (Arts Awards Centre) 4

5 Being part of a full orchestra is great, and I don t get to do that anywhere else. I like most of the music and really enjoyed playing the Mozart Haffner Symphony recently. Also, I like the other people that are there, including the staff, and I have made some good friends. Sarah Hoyle (LYSO) county bands and orchestras Great opportunities in developing pathways for advanced students The County bands and orchestras provide opportunities for young musicians from all areas of Lancashire to develop their musical skills and interests to an advanced level. They come together regularly throughout the year to participate in rehearsals, concerts, courses and overseas tours in the summer vacation. They perform regularly at venues across the County and participate in festivals such as the National Festival of Music for Youth. These are prestigious groups that have achieved national and international success. A high level of commitment is expected and membership is by audition. Lancashire County bands and orchestras can offer your students: Advanced professional tuition Advanced bands and orchestras experience Concert tours Master classes Use of high quality orchestral and band equipment Society of other young musicians Membership 95 per annum (non refundable) Membership includes free access to your local music centre bands and orchestras activities. As a guide, the standard required for the County bands and orchestras is from grade 5 upwards. Lancashire Youth Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals are on Sundays from 10.00am-3.30pm at Lostock Hall Academy, Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5UR Lancashire Youth Concert Band Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 10.00am-3.30pm at Lostock Hall Academy, Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5UR OPEN DAY Open day rehearsal dates for September 2015 intake 6, 20, 21 June please look out for our marketing material. If students wish to join through the year please contact Ann Connal. Lancashire Youth Jazz Orchestra & Lancashire Schools Jazz Orchestra Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 10.00am-3.30pm at The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, Chorley PR7 1QR Lancashire Youth Brass Band Rehearsals are on Saturdays from 10.00am-3.30pm at Lostock Hall Academy, Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5UR For more details please contact Ann Connal Administration Tel: ann.connal@lancashire.gov.uk 5

6 Parental Direct Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions The Lancashire Music Service (LMS) (a business unit within the Lancashire County Council) will provide tuition at the school named on the application form under the following terms and conditions. Service Delivery 1. Lessons can only start at the beginning of each half term after the application form has been completed and returned to the Lancashire Music Service Office. 2. Lessons will be given on the school s premises and all arrangements will have the approval of the Headteacher and Governors of the school. 3. Group lessons will be taught for a minimum of 20 minutes not exceeding four pupils per group. Individual lessons will be taught for 20 minutes or 30 minutes. 4. When pupil numbers become non-viable in a group lesson, LMS reserves the right to cancel tuition giving a ½ terms notice. Alternative options will be provided. 5. Lessons may be at times when the pupil would normally be involved in lessons which form part of the school curriculum but the pupil will only be removed from such lessons with the consent of the Headteacher. The parent or carer indicates his/her agreement to this by signing this application form. 6. Where lessons take place outside school hours, parents will be responsible for the safe transportation of pupils and for their supervision before and after the lesson. 7. Lessons, so far as possible, will be given at the same time and on the same day each week during term time but some variation may be necessary to accommodate school activities and service delivery. 8. Lessons not provided by LMS will not be charged for. If your child misses a lesson a charge will be made for that lesson. 9. It is envisaged that the number of lessons will be 34 over an Academic Year. 10.Pupils are responsible for the safe keeping of their musical instrument and Lancashire County Council does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to such instruments. 11. Progress reports will be provided termly, two of which will be prepared during lesson time as part of the ongoing assessment process. 12. Any complaints should be sent in writing to: Mr T Rogers, Head of Service, Lancashire Music Service,The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, Chorley PR7 1QR - tim.rogers@lancashire.gov.uk Billing Information 1. Fees for tuition are payable at the start of each term (non refundable). County Hall Income and Debt Management team will issue an invoice and when invoices are raised they are due for immediate payment. Re-payment plans are available for each invoice issued please see reverse of invoice for details. If payment is not received within 30 days of the date on your invoice we will withdraw your child from music lessons for the coming term. You will still be liable for payments for the duration of the current school term. 2. Lancashire Music Service is unable to provide refunds for any reason except for teacher absence credits. These will be applied against your next terms invoice. Where refunds cannot be issued against a new term invoice you will receive notification requesting bank details. 3. Cancellation Policy - If you wish to withdraw your child from music lessons, written notice is required at least 6 weeks before the start of the following term. You can this to: lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk or send to: Lancashire Music Service, The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, CHORLEY, Lancashire PR7 1QR DO NOT SEND YOUR CANCELLATION REQUEST TO SCHOOL OR COUNTY HALL. Instrument Loan Scheme Terms and Conditions 1. The instrument, including the bow or mouthpiece where applicable, and its case will at all times remain the property of LMS and may be recalled for inspection at any time. 2. LMS will withdraw the instrument and case from the pupil if instrumental tuition ceases and may do so if in LMS's opinion the instrument is not looked after adequately. 3. The instrument will be issued in good playing order. The cost of replacing strings, rosin, reeds, grease or oil as necessary must be the responsibility of the parent/carer. 4. LMS will be responsible for general maintenance of the instrument as a result of fair wear and tear. 5. The parent/carer must accept responsibility for the proper care and safeguarding of the instrument on loan. Guidance on instrument care can be found at 6. In the event of damage to, or loss of, the instrument or case LMS must be informed immediately. Under no circumstance should a parent or carer attempt to repair the instrument. Parent/Carers will be responsible for the cost of repairs up to and including full replacement cost. LMS may, in its sole discretion, in individual cases waive these charges. 7. Parent/Carers are advised to arrange insurance cover for instruments on loan or arrange for them to be specifically noted on their household insurance policies. 8. Instruments should not be left in an unattended vehicle. 9. The instrument must not be used by any person other than the student to whom it is on loan. 10.Loaned Instrument Hire Fees will be invoiced at the start of the loan for the current academic year and will automatically renew each year until written or confirmation is provided of withdrawal. (non refundable) County Hall Income and Debt Management team will issue an invoice and payment is due immediately. If payment is not received within 30 days of the date on your invoice we will arrange collection of the instrument. You will still be liable for payments for the duration of the hire period. 11.Cancellation Policy To return the loaned instrument, please contact Roger Stewart (Instrument and Warehouse Distribution Manager) on mobile tel / office tel to arrange a suitable return date. All instruments must be collected from and returned to: Lancashire Music Service, The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, CHORLEY, Lancashire. PR7 1QR. 6

7 INSTRUMENTAL TUITION PARENTAL DIRECT PAYMENT APPLICATION FORM YOU CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE : Lancashire Music Service The Woodlands Centre, Southport Road, CHORLEY, PR7 1QR Tel: lancs.music@lancashire.gov.uk Academic Year 2015/2016 TUITION INFORMATION School Name: Instrument: [PLEASE COMPLETE USING BLOCK CAPITALS] I would like to apply for the following : (Please tick) a) Group lesson per lesson (AUTUMN wks 84.50) (SPRING wks 65) (SUMMER wks 71.50) b) 20min individual lesson per lesson (AUTUMN wks ) (SPRING wks 105) (SUMMER wks ) c) 30min individual lesson per lesson (AUTUMN wks ) (SPRING wks 125) (SUMMER wks ) d) Instrument Hire 39 per annum (non refundable) flute, clarinet, cornet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, keyboard subject to availability from LMS e) Instrument Hire 78 per annum (non refundable) Double Bass, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tenor Horn, French Horn, Tuba, Bassoon, Drumkit, Bass/Electric Guitar subject to availability from LMS DETAILS OF STUDENT Surname Forename(s) Date of Birth Year Group (from Sept 2015) Male Female Please tick DD MM YYYY Do you consider this student to have: a disability YES NO special educational needs YES NO or is this student reported as a Looked after child YES NO (This information is required for government data analysis) ETHNICITY Please tick one box a. White White British Irish Traveller of Irish heritage Gypsy/Roma Any other White background b. Mixed White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Any other mixed background c. Asian Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background d. Black Black Caribbean Black African Any other Black background e. Chinese f. Any other ethnic group g. Not known PARENT/CARER DETAILS Title: First name: Surname: BILLING NAME Title: First name: Surname: Pupils Address Billing Address (if different ) Postcode Postcode Home Telephone No. Mobile Number ... All communication from the Music Service will be via or Text please ensure this information is accurate Do you qualify for Education Welfare Benefits (eg free school meals) YES NO Please tick I would like the above named student to receive tuition in the instrument indicated and I understand that by signing this contract I will be liable for termly payments until written or confirmation is provided of withdrawal. I accept the Music Service terms and conditions. I give my consent for publicity/photographs to be used in Lancashire Music Service programmes, magazines, DVD s and on our website YES NO please tick Signature... Date... The name of the Data Controller is Lancashire County Council. The nominated contact for the Data Protection is The Data Protection Officer, P.O. Box 100, County Hall, PRESTON PR1 0LD. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY AF REF CUSTOMER REF LOCATION NO This Data will be processed for the purpose of administration of the Parental Direct Payment Scheme. TEACHER CONFIRMED START/INIT

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