New Music Tuition Application Form for Spring Term 2014 (4)

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Enfield Music Service provides instrumental and vocal lessons to children and young people who live or go to school inthe Borough of Enfield. Lessons are provided

in schools during school time

at the EMS Saturday Music Centre (at De Bohun School, Green Road, Southgate N14 4AD)

at the John Jackson Library (Agricola Place, Bush Hill Park Enfield, EN1 1DW)Saturdays: piano/keyboard only, Thursdays 4.00-6.30pm: guitar and drum kit only

There are limited places for lessons on Saturdays but you can apply to put your child’s name on a waiting list.

occasionally at an alternative Enfield Music Service venue on weekday evenings.

Lessons at schoolLessons can be given at your child’s own school (subject to available accommodation and there being sufficient pupils on

your child’s chosen instrument). Most lessons take place during the normal school day and may be timetabled acrosscurriculum time, lunch and break periods. Lessons, particularly in secondary schools, are often organised on a rota basiswhereby the pupil has a different lesson time each week. Occasionally, with school and parental consent, instrumentallessons may take place just before or after the end of the school day.

Type of lessons and cost for 9 lessons in Spring Term 2014

Type of lessons

Length of lessons Standard feesFees for pupilseligible for freeschool meals

All instruments(not double bass)

(piano/keyboard 2 pupilstogether only)

GROUP

3 pupils taught together for 30 minutes, or

2 pupils taught together for 20 minutes

£49.00 FREE

All instruments(not double bass)

PAIRED2 pupils taught together for 30 minutes

£67.00 £18.00

All instruments INDIVIDUAL 20 minutes £89.00 £40.00

All instruments INDIVIDUAL 30 minutes £134.00 £85.00

A £ 10 extra fee is payable for lessons outside scho ol in the evenings and on Saturdays.

The number of lessons given each term varies between 9 and 11, depending on the length of the school term. A

registration document will be sent to you in advance of each term and will indicate the number of lessons to be given andthe fee to be paid for that term.

Free or subsidised lessons

*Proof of eligibility for free school meals must be submitted with the application form (see last page for details).

Pupils in local authority care (looked-after children) will be granted free tuition and free instrument hire.

Free ‘taster’ lessons

In the Spring Term 2014, Enfield Music Service can offer one term of free ‘taster’ lessons for double bass.The charge for instrument hire will still apply (£30.00).

Which instrument to chooseEnfield Music Service can provide lessons on the instruments listed in the table overleaf. However, some schools maynot be able to offer the full range of instruments due to accommodation restrictions and/or availability of suitable schoolresources. Some schools may restrict tuition to pupils in certain year groups. Please check with your child’s school for details.

INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL LESSONSNew applications for tuition starting in the SPRING TERM 2014 should reach EMS by

Friday 15th

November 2013

Enfield Music Service – making music make a difference

EMS Office, Harmony House, 63 Nightingale Road, Edmonton, N9 8AJ Telephone: 020 8807 8881Email: [email protected]



We do NOT recommend that pupils already receiving private lessons also have lessons through EMS on the sameinstrument. The suitability of instrument depends on the age and size of your child, and the earliest starting age werecommend is shown in the table below as a guideline.

INSTRUMENTS RECOMMENDEDSCHOOL YEAR (AGE)

SPECIAL NOTES

One term of ‘free taster’

lessons maybe offered onthe following*

INSTRUMENTHIRE

AVAILABLE

BRASS

Cornet, Trumpet,

French Horn,Tenor Horn,Baritone,Trombone,Euphonium

from school year 4(age 8-9)

Brass instruments should only beconsidered when front adult teeth arefirmly established. Considerationshould also be given to the age andsize of the child. If in doubt, pleaseseek advice from the brass tutor atthe school or contact the EMS office.

Hire available

Tubafrom school year 7(age 11-12)

BOWED STRINGS

Violinfrom school year 2(age 6-7)

Hire available

Viola, ‘Cellofrom school year 3(age 7-8)

Hire available

Double Bassfrom school year 4

(age 8-9)Double Bass* Hire available

GUITAR / SAZ

Acoustic Guitar from school year 3(age 7-8)

Lead Guitar Bass Guitar


Not available in primary schools

Turkish Sazfrom school year 3(age 7-8)

KEYBOARD / PERCUSSION

Piano

Electronic keyboard


If you are unsure whether to opt for electronic keyboard or piano, pleaserequest an information sheet from the

EMS office.

Drum Kitfrom school year 4(age 8-9)

Indian Tablafrom school year 4(age 8-9)

Mostly at EMS Saturday Centre Hire available

WOODWIND

Recorder Irish tin whistle


Mini BassoonClarineo


These woodwind instruments shouldonly be considered when front adultteeth are firmly established.Consideration should also be given to

the age and size of the child. If indoubt, please seek advice from thewoodwind tutor at the school or contact the EMS office.

Hire available

Flute, Oboe,Clarinet


Hire available

Bassoon, Alto Saxophone


Hire available

Tenor Saxophonefrom school year 7(age 11-12)

Hire available

VOICE

Singingfrom school year 5(age 9-10)

Providing an instrumentYou will need to provide an instrument for your child’s lessons and for practice at home.[A pupil learning piano, keyboard or drum kit will have lessons on the school’s instrument but should have access to their own piano, keyboard, drum kit (or practice pads) at home for regular practice.]

Instrument hireInstruments available to hire from EMS are shown in the table above. The instrument hire fee is £30.00 per term.

Assisted Instrument Purchase SchemeIf you intend to buy an instrument, you may be able to save the cost of VAT by purchasing the instrument through the AIPScheme. The AIP Scheme is subject to certain conditions and details can be sent to you on request.



APPLICATION FORM FOR INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL LESSONS - SPRING TERM 2014

Have you ever previously applied to EASS (now EMS) for instrumental lessons for this pupil? Yes No

Do you wish your child to receive lessons at his/her school? Yes No

Do you wish to put your child’s name on our waiting list for lessons at the Saturday Centre? If yes, please send us this form but DO NOT make any payment until we have told you there is a vacancy.

Yes No

Do you wish to put your child’s name on our waiting list for piano/keyboard/guitar/drum kit lessons at theJohn Jackson Library? If yes, please send us this form but DO NOT make any payment until we havetold you there is a vacancy.

Yes No

PUPIL’S LAST NAME

PUPIL’S FIRST NAME

School Upper or Lower

Date of Birth School Year Group Male / Female

Address

Post Code

Name of Parent/Carer

Home Tel. No. Mobile: Email ( please write clearly)

Choice of Instrument Has your child had lessons on thisinstrument before?

yes no If yes, state level of achievement

Has your child ever learnt any instrument atschool in a whole-class programme?

yes noIf yes, state which instrument

Please tick your choice of lessons/hireStandard

fees

for pupilseligible for freeschool meals

GROUP LESSONS3 pupils taught together for 30 minutes, or 2 pupils taught together for 20 minutes

£49.00FREE

If we cannot offer you group/pairedlessons please

indicate below if youwould accept

individual lessonsinstead.

YES / NO

PAIRED LESSONS2 pupils taught together for 30 minutes £67.00 £18.00

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS – 20 minutes £89.00 £40.00

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS – 30 minutes £134.00 £85.00

INSTRUMENT HIRE £30.00 £30.00

Please tick if you will be providing your own instrument

Additional ‘outside school’ venue charge £10.00 Please below where applicable

Please make full or half payment online at www.enfield.gov.uk/eass using registration doc. no. 666666When payment completed, you must write the world pay reference number here: …….………………………........

and state date payment made ……………………….….. Then send this form to the Enfield Music Service Office.

Or, attach a cheque (payable to Enfield Council ) for £ ……………. for full or half payment.

(Please write the pupil’s name and school on the back of the cheque.)

I wish to apply for ‘Free Taster ’ lessons for Double Bass. (Please attach payment for instrument hire.)

I wish to apply for free/subsidised lessons because my child is eligible for free school meals.

(You should attach proof of the benefit you are receiving or your free school meals award letter (see overleaf) and also pay the extra fee for paired/individual lessons and the hire fee, if appropriate.)

I wish to apply for free lessons (and hire) as this pupil is in local authority care.

Please state which authority is supporting this child …………………………………………………………………...

My child has special educational needs. (Please attach a letter giving full details.)

Please read the notes and conditions overleaf and sign below.

Signature of Parent/Carer: ………………………………………………………………….Date …………………………….

For office use only: Date received

http://www.enfield.gov.uk/eass






HOW TO APPLY

Complete the form overleaf, make payment online or attach your cheque or benefit documents and send the form to:Enfield Music Service Office, Harmony House, 63 Nightingale Road, Edmonton, London N9 8AJ

before Friday 15th

November 2013If we receive your form after this date, we cannot guarantee to provide lessons in the Spring Term 2014.

If you wish us to acknowledge receipt of this application, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope.

We will accept payment of fees in two equal instalments. You should pay at least half the fees by the above date and if we register your child for lessons, we will send you a reminder for the balance to be paid by Wednesday 8th

January2014.

If you are applying for free or subsidised tuition, you must either attach a copy of your Free School Meals award letter or attach up-to-date proof of one of the following:

Income Support

Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based)

Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)

Child Tax Credit only and an annual gross income of less than £16,190.00

The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit

Assistance as an Asylum Seeker under part VI of the Immigration Act 1999

Proof should be a copy of a letter from Job Centre Plus or a copy of a recent bank statement with your name and addressshowing the benefit you are receiving, or pages 1-4 of your Child Tax Credit Award letter from HMRC for the currentfinancial year. You will be required to send this proof each term you re-register for lessons.

Once lessons have been arranged, we will send a Practice Notebook for your child to take to his/her lessons, and you willbe able to use this to communicate with the instrumental tutor.

Notes and Conditions

If we cannot provide the lessons or hire you have requested, we will return/refund any fees you have sent.

If you cancel lessons (or hire) after we have assigned a tutor (or instrument) to your child but before the beginning of the Spring Term 2014, we will deduct a £10.00 cancellation fee from any refund due to you. If you cancel lessonsafter the beginning of the Spring Term 2014, any refund will be made at the discretion of Enfield Music Service.

Enfield Music Service reserves the right to cancel free tuition if a pupil is absent without good reason on three or moreoccasions in any one term, or if a pupil is not making satisfactory progress.

Tutor absence -If the instrumental tutor is absent and your child does not receive the number of lessons paid for that term, you will bereimbursed automatically after the end of the term.

Pupil absence -Pupils having individual lessons and all pupils in a group/pair

- subject to the tutor being given at least 3 weeks advanced notice of absence (e.g. for school trip, exam, workexperience etc) the tutor will try to re-organise the lesson. If the lesson cannot be made up then you will bereimbursed for the missed lesson.

Single pupil in a group/pair - we regret that no refunds can be made if a single pupil from a group/pair is absent, for any reason whatsoever.

If 3 weeks advanced notice of absence has not been given, we regret no refund will be made for a missed lesson.

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact the Enfield Music Service Office –

by telephone: 020 8807 8881

by email: [email protected] log on to our website: www.enfield.gov.uk/eass

The information you provide will be stored on a computer database and will be processed strictly in accordance with theguidelines of the Data Protection Act.

The free school mealseligibility criteria is correct at time of going to print but may be subject tochange.

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