Lessons
- The parent should contact the teacher with any concerns regarding the lessons.
- It is the Pupil’s responsibility to inform the teacher of any school-scheduled activity or trip that will impact on the agreed lesson, giving a minimum of one week’s notice.
- Any cancellations or changes to agreed lessons must be mutually agreed, at least one week in advance.
- Lessons missed through pupil’s non-attendance will be charged for, (Unless the circumstances warrant a special concession, which is at the discretion of the Teacher)
- Pupils may not swap their lesson with another pupil without first notifying the Teacher.
Fees
- Fees will be charged at the same rate for all instrumental teachers in the school, Currently £17.50 per half hour lesson (Sep 2022).
- The fee will be payable by the parent to the teacher at the start of each term, and lessons will be suspended if payment has not been received within two weeks of the commencement of lessons.
- Parents will be invoiced separately by the teacher for Examinations. Payment must be made by the date requested by the Teacher to ensure entry for examinations. Once entry fees are submitted to the exam board, no refunds are possible due to the exam board’s terms and conditions.
- If the pupil fails to attend a scheduled lesson, no refund will be given. If the teacher is absent, the lesson will be rescheduled or, if this is not possible, any adjustment will be made for any shortfall in the next term’s invoice.
Termination
- Either party may terminate this agreement by giving written notice of not less than one half term.
- Notice to discontinue lessons should be given not later than the first complete week of any Half term, to take effect from the last individual lesson of that term.
- Notice should be given at the beginning of the Summer Term for pupils not intending to continue lessons in the following academic year.
- Written notice should be given to the teacher and to the head of music at the School. In lieu of such notice, the parent agrees to payment of the fee for the next half term.
Reports
- Reports on the progress of the pupil will be made annually by one written report. Whilst Teachers do their best to encourage pupils, the rate of progress is dependent on pupil’s aptitude and commitment.
- The pupil will be encouraged to use a practice book so they can remember what they need to work on from lesson to lesson. They should bring this to every lesson with their music.