Terms & Conditions 2010 / 2011
STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED
ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
Students will have adequate opportunity for practice at home as continuation of individual lessons and/or membership of group activities is on the basis of satisfactory progress which will be monitored by teachers in consultation with the Head of Department and Head of Music Service.
All fees / instrumental loan charges must be paid by the end of August or admission to lessons will be denied
and any instrument withheld or recalled, as appropriate. CBSM policy is no refunds for those who withdraw from courses or from the instrument loan / maintenance scheme, as acceptance is on the basis of a full academic year.
Students will attend a CBSM performing group as directed by the relevant Head of Department. Group activities are both an important development of general musicianship skills and an extension of technical work introduced in class. Non attendance results in discontinuance of lessons and instrument withdrawal.
Students, particularly Grade 6 standard and above, are strongly encouraged to buy their own instruments. For details of the BELB Assisted Instruments Purchase Scheme (AIPS), please contact the Head of Music Service. Parents / Guardians - adequate insurance against loss is essential.
Students will be held responsible for actual costs of replacing lost items or repairing CBSM instruments if such loss or damage (beyond
“
fair wear and tear
”
) is due to carelessness or negligence.
Students must notify the School as soon as possible, either by email (cbsm.info@belb.co.uk) or by telephone (9077 2266), if they are unable to attend any lesson / rehearsal / concert / recital / residential weekend / etc. We ask for common courtesy so that tutors do not lose valuable time. Please try to give 24 hours
’
notice, where possible.
Students must act sensibly and responsibly at all times, giving due attention to any Health & Safety and Child Protection policies issued by CBSM. Students must follow all reasonable instructions given by staff. This guideline also relates to any off-site residential course or concert tour, at home or elsewhere.
Parents must inform the Head of Music Service, in confidence if preferred, of any health issues, dietary needs, significant allergies, prescribed medication etc, which might be in their child
’
s best interests to disclose. Our staff wishes to be able to provide an appropriate pastoral response to any emergency situation. This requires parents and young people to share with us information. If in doubt, and if a young person appears to be at risk, staff will use the 999 emergency telephone number to call the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.