Covid-19
As you are aware Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared and I am in the highly vulnerable group and as case numbers are variable. Given that when I contracted covid in hospital my admission lasted 4 months.
I have carried out a risk assessment and we have returned to a
blended teaching formata combination of face to face (in school/studio lessons) and zoom lessons.
It has not been possible to return to teaching in all schools as this requires their risk assessment to allow for visiting teachers as well as meeting the requirements of Owl Music risk assessment! Instead pupils have been offered a lessons at the studio in River.
Changes
Parents will be required to agree to an updated contract and terms and conditions prior to resuming face to face lessons.
A copy of the Risk Assessment will be available on the parent portal along with specific instructions regarding attending lessons.
All pupils and parents may be required to wear a face covering during the lesson
Parents may be asked to wait outside and siblings will no longer be permitted to accompany pupils. The full recommendations can be found here - ISM guidance for private music lessons
The main message is if you are unwell don’t come to lessons!
Contact me and we can arrange online or possibly rearrange a face to face lesson.
Please note that in line with T&Cs rearranging an in person lesson is not automatic and you may be charged for cancellations within the notice period.
Financial assistance music lessons Sept 2021
Friday, June 25, 2021 by Ceri Jones | Uncategorized
Applications for the Kent Music financial assistance scheme 2021/2022 are now open. If awarded the scheme can fund 75% of the cost of music lessons and in some cases provide a free loan instrument
If you are currently in receipt of a bursary or your financial circumstances have changed due to COVID please apply as soon as possible as there is a limited amount of assistance available.
Applications can be made via the Kent Music website link found HERE
If you require assistance completing the form or have any questions please contact me via email or by clicking HERE
If you know of a child aged 5-18 in Kent who would like to learn A musical instrument but is currently prevented for financial reasons then please pass this information on.
We believe every child should have the opportunity to learn an instrument if they want to and so can provide details of teachers if we do not teach the instrument they would like to learn.
Covid - Self Isolation
Thursday, June 24, 2021 by Ceri Jones | Admin
Dear all
A member of my household has been told to self isolate which means all lessons need to revert to online lessons until Wednesday 30th June.
Unfortunately having had covid/both vaccinations,long covid and regular negative lateral flow tests does not exempt anyone from self isolation.
Under Covid restrictions and risk assessments I cannot have pupils visiting the household while anyone is self isolating.
i will be in contact to arrange online slots with those affected - well between burst school bubbles and this at least we managed a some face to face lessons……♫♫♫
