Terms and Conditions - Schools

Tuition

Bedford Music Co-operative sends the school an order form for instrumental / vocal tuition for the coming term. The form should be returned to BMC BEFORE the start of the next term, so that all teaching is in place.  In future terms, if the form is not received by the Office, BMC will assume that the current provision will continue.  Tuition may be cancelled for the end of a term (i.e. December, March/April, July) by giving half a term’s notice (October, February, May)

BMC will send an invoice to the school shortly before the start of each term.  This should be paid within 30 days of the invoice

If payment is not received, BMC reserves the right to withdraw tuition services.

The Co-operative is responsible for:

2.1         Sourcing suitable teachers to provide tuition as requested

2.2         Providing administrative services

2.3         Resolving issues as required

The School is responsible for:

3.1         Providing a suitable teaching room to include adequate space, heat, natural light, ventilation and a viewing window

3.2         Ensuring that all musical teaching equipment is in good order

3.3         Ensuring that pupils are able to attend lessons during the school day

3.4         The health and safety of teachers whilst on school premises

3.5         Providing teachers with information on relevant school policies and procedures, e.g. SEN, child protection, fire and emergency etc.

               Providing teachers with information about any particular child: disability, SEN etc

3.6         Keep teachers informed of any school closures, trips, teacher training days etc. which would prevent them from delivering lessons

Changes to tuition request

4.1         Any changes to the invoice during the course of a term must be agreed with the teacher delivering the tuition and with BMC.  Additional tuition will be invoiced accordingly.

4.2         The school must give the teacher reasonable notice of any school closures etc. which will affect the delivery of lessons.  In the case of pre-planned events, e.g. teacher training days, school visits and exams, 7 days written notice is required. If no notice is provided, the lesson will be charged for.

Credit

5.1         If the full quota of lessons has not been delivered by the end of term, a credit note will be issued and set against the next term’s order. Refunds will only be given at the end of an academic year if requested.

Liability

6.1         The Co-operative does not accept any liability for loss or damage to any personal possessions or personal injury, however caused

Terms and Conditions

7.1         Bedford Music Co-operative reserves the right to alter the above Terms and Conditions with half a term’s notice. Any decision made by the Co-operative concerning these Terms and Conditions shall be final.