Terms and conditions upon which music instrument and vocal lessons are made available. Please keep for reference.

Lessons

• lessons continue from one year to the next unless Arts and Culture are informed
• 30 lessons will be provided throughout the school year i.e. September to July.  The full school year is 39 weeks in total
• new pupils starting lessons midway through a term will be charged accordingly
• some physical contact with pupils may be required to correct stance and fingering

Payments

• all parents/carers will be billed during each Autumn, Spring and Summer terms
• methods of payment are cheque (made payable to the City of York Council), Switch payment by telephone (01904 554660) and cash at Mill House reception
• if the child is absent from a lesson without permission, a charge will still be made

Pupils' responsibilities

• attend all instrumental lessons
• practice regularly as advised by their instrumental teacher using the practice book provided
• clean and maintain their instruments

Parents' responsibilities

• support home practice and sign the practice book
• ensure their child's attendance at instrumental lessons unless for good reason
• notify us of any known absences
• be aware they are responsible for the care and maintenance of instruments on loan

To stop the lessons

• written notice is required before the end of July, if lessons are not to continue in the new academic year
• a minimum of 6 weeks notice, in writing, is required if lessons are to stop during the school year. Pupils may continue with attendance during the notice period
• written notice should be sent to Arts and Culture

Refunds 

Refunds are may be paid only in the following circumstances:

• where, due to the absence or unavailability of the teacher, 30 lessons have not been offered throughout the whole school year
• pupils have finished before the end of term and the required notice has been given
• where parents have given notification of long term absence i.e. more than 3 consecutive lessons.