General Information
When you apply:
Applications are entered into our database in the order in which they are received. We will attempt to provide lessons for every student that applies. To avoid students missing the same class each week, music lessons during school hours are scheduled on a rotating timetable only. In some cases, make up lessons may be scheduled before or after school. After school lessons will be at fixed times. Requests for specific times will be filled in the order that forms AND cheques are submitted.
Please note that only some instruments are suitable for 6 to 7 year olds. Most instruments are suitable for 8 years and up.
Payment confirmation
Starting from this year, all cheques will be made out to the tutors.
When lessons start
Term 1 (10 lessons) will start during the fifth week of school. Term 2&3 (approx. 17 lessons) will start the second week back after the Christmas holiday and will run continuously through the end of the school year.
Timetables will be posted on Ding! and the Explorer and message is sent to parents via the ESF App before the lessons commence so that students can check their lesson schedule. We strongly recommend students glue this into their instrumental diary or set a reminder/alarm on their watch or phone.
Getting to lessons
Students are responsible for getting themselves to lessons on time. Our tutors will not be expected to collect students and bring them to the music rooms. You can assist your child by getting them a watch with an alarm, ensuring that they have their timetable card filled in, and writing a reminder note in their diary. Classroom teachers will have a copy of the timetable of students attending lessons for primary only.
Communication
Students will be provided with an instrumental lesson diary. This is for peripatetic teachers to record student progress and practice requirements, as well as a means of communication between peripatetic teachers and parents.