TUITION IS AVAILABLE IN-
Woodwind Brass Strings Other
Cornet
Trumpet
French Horn
Tenor Horn
Euphonium
Trombone
Tuba
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe/Cor Anglais
Clarinet
Saxophone
Bassoon
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Classical Guitar
Electric Guitar Bass
Guitar
Tuned Percussion
Drum Kit
Piano
Keyboard
Singing
If you would like to request tuition in an instrument not listed above please contact the
Performing Arts Administrator.
Steel Pan Lessons are also available. Please see the Steel Pan Tuition Contract 2014/15 for further details.
INSTRUMENTS - must be provided by the student. Instruments may be left in the musical instrument cupboard during the day of tuition, but must be taken home at night. The school cannot provide secure, locked storage and we suggest that you insure your own instruments, as they are not covered by school insurance. Instrument cases must be clearly named on the outside. Labels are available free of charge from the Performing Arts Reception.
INSTRUMENTAL TEACHERS – may be provided by the Buckinghamshire Learning Trust or private teachers and Sir Henry Floyd enters into a contract with them on your behalf.
LESSONS - will be on an individual basis and last for 20 or 30 minutes. There will be 34 lessons over 3 terms (Autumn-13 weeks, Spring–11 weeks, Summer -10 weeks). Students are taken out of their normal lessons for instrumental tuition, but a rota is set up wherever possible to avoid impacting the same lesson every week. Lessons may also take place during breaks and lunchtimes. Please consider this carefully before you request instrumental tuition lessons.
TIMETABLES - are displayed on the notice board in the Performing Arts Centre and are also distributed during registration. It is the responsibility of the student to check this
regularly, particularly before the start of a new term. Students who come by bus to school may not be able to attend early or late lessons. Please indicate this on the forms so that lessons can be arranged at other times where possible.

ATTENDANCE – Students are expected to attend their lessons each week with their instrument and relevant music. The student should inform the teacher or the Performing Arts
Administrator of any planned absences, for example taking an exam, a school trip, study leave or medical appointment. It may be possible to change lesson times if enough notice is given. Un-notified absences will be communicated to parents/carers.
Each half term attendance will be reviewed. If a student misses three or more lessons without good reason they may not be allowed to continue with their lessons unless attendance improves.
PRACTICE – Students are required to practice daily as advised by the teacher. If students fail to practice for an extended period parents will be contacted and in certain instances they may not be allowed to continue with their lessons until the situation improves.
SCHOOL ENSEMBLES – Students are encouraged to participate in the school ensembles.
These take place during lunch times and are advertised in the student bulletins. Students are also encouraged to attend rehearsals and perform in concerts and shows. We feel this is an important part of the students’ musical development. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Forshaw, Subject Leader for Music.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PURCHASE LOANS – A new scheme has been launched across
England by the Arts Council. For more details on how to get an interest free loan for between
£100.00 - £5,000.00 for the purchase of musical instruments please go to http://www.takeitaway.org.uk
.
WAITING LISTS - Students who miss the deadline will be added to a waiting list or please contact the Performing Arts Administrator for further details.
SUMMER OPTION FOR YEARS 11, 12 AND 13 - Students taking lessons in Years 11-13
only, will have the opportunity to discontinue lessons for the summer term when they are on study leave for exams however we do advise that tuition benefits from continuity throughout the whole year. You will need to indicate this on the form below. We will contact you again in the Spring Term to confirm your intentions.
CEASING TUITION - Once lessons have been booked you have a commitment for the academic year and you will be charged accordingly. If in exceptional circumstances a parent wishes their child to cease tuition they must make their request in writing. Tuition can only cease at the end of the Winter, Spring or Summer terms and a full half term’s notice must be given. Refunds will not be available for students choosing to stop part way through a term.

PAYMENT OF FEES - are to be made using the school’s online payment system and you will be notified when this is available for you to commence making payments.
Please log into your ParentMail2+Pay account to make the appropriate payments on the dates stated on the form and to tick the Parental Consent box to indicate your agreement to the contents of this document.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
20 MINUTE LESSONS
SIX PAYMENTS totaling £435.00
Winter Term £83.15 by 15
Spring Term £70.35 by 5 th th September 2014 and £83.15 by 3 rd November 2014
January 2015 and £70.35 by 23 rd February 2015
Summer Term £64.00 by 13
OR th April 2015 and £64.00 by 1 st June 2015
SINGLE PAYMENT
A single payment of £435.00 paid by 15 th September 2014
30 MINUTE LESSONS
SIX PAYMENTS totaling £653.00
Winter Term £125.00 by 15 th
Spring Term £105.50 by 5 th
September 2014 and £125.00 by 3 rd
January 2015 and £105.50 by 23
November 2014 rd February 2015
Summer Term £96.00 by 13
OR th April 2015 and £96.00 by 1
SINGLE PAYMENT
A single payment of £653.00 paid by 15 th September 2014 st June 2015
If an online payment is an issue please speak directly to the Performing Arts Administrator.
In addition to setting up online payments, a completed Instrumental Tuition
Acceptance form for either 20 or 30 minutes per instrument must be returned to the
PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATOR in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the following, INSTRUMENTAL TUITION, STUDENT’S NAME, TUTOR GROUP by Friday
11 th July 2014. This will allow us to confirm our requirements with the
Buckinghamshire Learning Trust prior to payment commencing.
NEW STUDENTS JOINING THE SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER - It will not be possible to make payments for new students to Sir Henry Floyd until September, however, the completed contract must still be returned by Friday 11 th July 2014 in order to arrange tuition.
Once students are registered and parents have activated their ParentMail2+Pay account, payments can be made.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - If, due to personal circumstances, you are unable to contribute in full but would still like your child to benefit from taking Instrumental Tuition, please send your request in writing to the Headteacher for consideration by Friday 11 th July 2014.
Please note the amount you believe you can contribute. He will then contact you directly with a decision on whether your request can be supported, in full or partially.
Should you require any further information please contact the Performing Arts Administrator on 01296 744350.

INSTRUMENTAL TUITION ACCEPTANCE FORM 2014-2015
(Please print a separate form for each instrument)
Please tick the relevant boxes and return to the Performing Arts Foyer by Friday 11 th July 2014.
 I would like my child to continue instrumental lessons from September 2014
 I would like my child to start instrumental lessons from September 2014
 I do not wish my child to continue instrumental lessons from September 2014
Students Name_________________________________ Tutor Group (if known) _________________
Instrument ____________________________________ Grade attained (if applicable) ____________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Tel No ____________________________ Email _________________________________________
 New students joining in September 2014
 Unable to attend early/late lessons – coach transport to school
PAYMENT OF FEES is to be made using the online payment system.
Please log into your ParentMail2+Pay account to make the appropriate payments by the dates below.
(Please √ relevant boxes)
SIX PAYMENTS totaling £435.00
Winter Term £83.15 by 15 th September 2014 and £83.15 by 3 rd November 2014
Spring Term £70.35 by 5 th January 2015 and £70.35 by 23 rd February 2015
Summer Term £64.00 by 13 th April 2015 and £64.00 by 1 st June 2015
SINGLE PAYMENT
A single payment of £435.00 paid by 15 th September 2014
SUMMER OPTION FOR YEARS 11, 12 AND 13
I would like the option of ceasing tuition in the Summer term.
Can only be chosen at the start of the academic year for years 11, 12 or 13.
Please send the completed form(s) to the PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATOR in a sealed envelope clearly marked, INSTRUMENTAL TUITION, STUDENT’S NAME, FORM, by Friday 11 th July
2014.
I have read the Sir Henry Floyd Music Tuition Contract and will accept the terms therein. I agree to the full cost of tuition and understand that once lessons have been booked I will have a commitment for the academic year and I will be charged accordingly. I understand that tuition can only cease at the end of the Winter, Spring or Summer terms and a full half term’s notice must be given.
Signed ____________________________________Date ________________________________

INSTRUMENTAL TUITION ACCEPTANCE FORM 2014-2015
(Please print a separate form for each instrument)
Please tick the relevant boxes and return to the Performing Arts Foyer by Friday 11 th July 2014.
 I would like my child to continue instrumental lessons from September 2014
 I would like my child to start instrumental lessons from September 2014
 I do not wish my child to continue instrumental lessons from September 2014
Students Name____________________________ Tutor Group (if known) ______________________
Instrument _______________________________ Grade attained (if applicable) _________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Tel No __________________________________ Email ___________________________________
 New students joining in September 2014
 Unable to attend early/late lessons – coach transport to school
PAYMENT OF FEES is to be made using the online payment system.
Please log into your ParentMail2+Pay account to make the appropriate payments by the dates below.
(Please √ relevant boxes)
30 MINUTE LESSONS
SIX PAYMENTS totaling £653.00
Winter Term £125.00 by 15 th September 2014 and £125.00 by 3 rd November 2014
Spring Term £105.50 by 5 th January 2015 and £105.50 by 23 rd
Summer Term £96.00 by 13 th April 2015 and £96.00 by 1 st
February 2015
June 2015
SINGLE PAYMENT
A single payment of £653.00 paid by 15 th September 2014
SUMMER OPTION FOR YEARS 11, 12 AND 13
I would like the option of ceasing tuition in the Summer term.
Can only be chosen at the start of the academic year for years 11, 12 or 13
Please send the completed form(s) to the PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATOR in a sealed envelope clearly marked, INSTRUMENTAL TUITION, STUDENT’S NAME, FORM, by Friday 11 th July
2014.
I have read the Sir Henry Floyd Music Tuition Contract and will accept the terms therein. I agree to the full cost of tuition and understand that once lessons have been booked I will have a commitment for the academic year and I will be charged accordingly. I understand that tuition can only cease at the end of the Winter, Spring or Summer terms and a full half term’s notice must be given.
Signed ____________________________________Date ________________________________