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Terms & Conditions (PDP and Out of School Activities)

The Lancashire Music Service (LMS) (a business unit within the Lancashire County Council) will provide tuition at the school/Music Centre/Online or access to the ensemble as stated on the application under the following terms and conditions.

All Lancashire Music Service teachers are appropriately qualified and appointed in line with the Safer Recruitment guidelines after interview and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced checks. Teachers undertake regular training, including Safeguarding, Information Governance and Health and Safety.

Lessons through Parent Direct Payment Scheme

Service Delivery
1.1 Lessons start at the beginning of each half term after the application form has been completed and returned to the Lancashire Music Service Office.
1.2 Lessons will be given on the school’s premises and all arrangements will have the approval of the Headteacher and Governors of the school.
1.3 Group lessons will be taught for a minimum of 20 minutes not exceeding 4 pupils per group. Individual lessons will be taught for 20 minutes or 30 minutes.
1.4 When pupil numbers become non-viable in a group lesson, LMS reserves the right to cancel tuition giving a ½ terms notice. Alternative options will be offered.
1.5 Lessons may be at times when the pupil would normally be involved in lessons which form part of the school curriculum but the pupil will only be removed from such lessons with the consent of the Headteacher. The parent or carer indicates his/her agreement to this by  submitting the application
1.6 Where lessons take place outside school hours, parents will be responsible for the safe transportation of pupils and for their supervision before and after the lesson.
1.7 Lessons, so far as possible, will be given at the same time and on the same day each week during term time but some variation may be necessary to accommodate school activities and service delivery.
1.8 Lessons not provided by LMS will not be charged for. If your child misses a lesson or forgets their instrument, a charge will be made for that lesson.
1.9 It is envisaged that the number of lessons will be 34 over an Academic Year.
1.10 Pupils are responsible for the safe keeping of their musical instrument and Lancashire County Council does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to such instruments.
1.11 LMS teachers will provide regular feedback on progress and achievement, access to the online Charanga platform and signposting to further LMS opportunities.
1.12 Online teaching will be via a secure platform and will comply with safeguarding recommendations.
1.13 Any complaints should be sent in writing to: play.music@lancashire.gov.uk
1.14 Data protection: Your privacy is important to us. For more information view our Privacy Statement at www.lancashire.gov.uk/data-protection and click ‘Service and project specific privacy notices’ then ‘Lancashire Music Service’. The name of the Data Controller is Lancashire County Council. The nominated contact for the Data Protection is The Data Protection Officer, P.O. Box 100, County Hall, PRESTON PR1 0LD. This Data will be processed for the purpose of administration of the Parental Direct Payment Scheme.

Billing Information
2.1 Fees for tuition are payable at the start of each term (non-refundable) and will automatically renew for each term thereafter until we receive notification requesting to withdraw your child from lessons. Invoices will be issued by email from our database system, Speedadmin, and online payments processed through Worldpay. When invoices are raised, they are due for immediate payment. Payment plans are available for each invoice issued. If payment is not received within 30 days of the date on your invoice we will withdraw your child from music lessons for the next term. You will still be liable for payments for the duration of the current school term.
2.2 Lancashire Music Service is unable to provide refunds for any reason except for teacher absence credits. These will be applied against your next terms invoice. Where refunds cannot be issued against a new term invoice you will be credited through Worldpay.
2.3 Failure to attend 3 consecutive lessons or more without prior notification, will be received as tuition cancelled. The scheduled time slot will then be made available to another student. Any invoices raised for the current term will still require payment for non-attendance of scheduled lessons.

2.4 Discontinuation Policy – If you wish to withdraw your child from lessons, written notice is required (as lessons can only be cancelled at the end of a full term, providing 6 weeks’ notice has been received by the following dates, 31st October (to end Autumn term), 15th February (to end Spring term) and 31st May (to end Summer term). You can email this to: play.music@lancashire.gov.uk
DO NOT SEND YOUR DISCONTINUATION REQUEST TO SCHOOL OR TO COUNTY HALL

Out of School Activities (including Music Centres and County Ensembles)

Health and Safety/Safeguarding
3.1 LMS teachers will be responsible for the Health and Safety of students and adults whilst on the premises and a qualified first aider from Lancashire Music Service will be in attendance at each centre.
3.2 The safety of students travelling to and from lessons, events and rehearsals is the responsibility of the Parent/Carer.
3.3 Any visiting adults without a Lancashire County Council DBS will be supervised by LMS teachers, including adults accompanying pupils
3.4 When students who have had an lesson remain on the premises (eg: waiting to participate in an ensemble activity) they should wait in the room with their teacher or in a designated waiting area
3.5 Parents/Carers are asked to ensure their child understands that they MUST NOT LEAVE THE PREMISES DURING AND BETWEEN LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES.
3.6 LMS uses the school/venue by permission of the head teacher/manager. It is therefore essential that every student exhibits only the highest standard of personal conduct whilst on the premises. We reserve the right to withdraw a student from an activity in the event of unacceptable behaviour.
3.7 Students and parents/carers must enter the school/venue by the designated entrance only and sign in/out when entering and leaving the premises.
3.8 We expect the highest standard of behaviour from students and all decisions and instructions of teachers should be respected and followed at all times. We reserve the right to withdraw a student from an activity in the event of unacceptable behaviour.
3.9 It is requested that when parents/carers and students drive cars into school/venue grounds they do so with extreme care and at their own risk.
3.10 The Music Service accepts no responsibility for the security of personal belongings.

Service Delivery 
4.1 Lessons – Participation in lessons can only start at the beginning of each term/half term after the application has been submitted and received by the Music Service. Ensemble Membership – Participation in Ensemble activities can start anytime after the application has been submitted and received by the Music Service.
4.2 Lessons, so far as possible, will be given at the same time and on the same day each week during term time but some variation may be necessary to accommodate venue activities.
4.3 Group Lessons will be taught for a minimum of 20 minutes not exceeding four pupils per group. Individual Lessons will be taught for 20 minutes, 30 minutes or 40 minutes.
4.4 If pupil numbers become non-viable LMS reserves the right to cancel tuition giving a ½ terms notice. In so far as is practicable, alternative options will be offered.
4.5 Failure to attend 3 consecutive lessons or more without prior notification, will be received as tuition cancelled. The scheduled time slot will then be made available to another student. Any invoices raised for the current term will still require payment for non-attendance of scheduled lessons.
4.6 Lessons not provided by LMS will not be charged for. If your child misses a lesson for whatever reason a charge will be made for that lesson
4.7 It is envisaged that the number of sessions will be 34 over an Academic Year.
4.8 Pupils are responsible for the safe keeping of their musical instrument and Lancashire County Council does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to such instruments.
4.9 Any complaints should be emailed to play.music@lancashire.gov.uk
4.10 Data protection Your privacy is important to us. For more information view our Privacy Statement at www.lancashire.gov.uk/data-protection and click Service and project specific privacy notices’ then ‘Lancashire Music Service’. The name of the Data Controller is Lancashire County Council. The nominated contact for the Data Protection is The Data Protection Officer, P.O. Box 100, County Hall, PRESTON PR1 0LD. This data will be processed for the purpose of administration of the Music Centre Activities.

Billing Information
5.1 Subscriptions for ensembles are for the full year and payable termly at the start of each term (non-refundable) Membership will be automatically renewed unless we receive written/email notification requesting to withdraw from membership. Invoices will be issued by email from our database system, Speedadmin, and online payments processed through Worldpay. When invoices are raised, they are due for immediate payment. Payment plans are available for each invoice issued. If payment is not received within 30 days of the date on your invoice we will withdraw your child from ensembles. You will still be liable for payments for the duration of the current school term.
5.2 Fees for tuition are payable at the start of each term (non-refundable) and will automatically renew for each term thereafter until we receive notification requesting to withdraw your child from lessons.
5.3 Failure to attend 3 or more consecutive lessons without prior notification, will be received as tuition cancelled. The scheduled time slot will then be made available to another student. Any invoices raised for the current term will still require payment for non-attendance of scheduled lessons.
5.4 Lancashire Music Service is unable to provide refunds for any reason except for teacher absence credits. These will be applied against your next term’s invoice.

5.5 Discontinuation Policy – If you wish to withdraw your child from lessons, written notice is required (as lessons can only be cancelled at the end of a full term, providing 6 weeks’ notice has been received by the following dates, 31st October (to end Autumn term), 15th February (to end Spring term) and 31st May (to end Summer term). You can email this to: play.music@lancashire.gov.uk
DO NOT SEND YOUR DISCONTINUATION REQUEST TO SCHOOL OR COUNTY HALL

Instrument Loan Scheme (subject to availability)

6.1 Instruments must be collected and returned to our Warehouse in Chorley.
6.2 The instrument, including the bow or mouthpiece where applicable, and its case will at all times remain the property of LMS and may be recalled for inspection at any time.
6.3 LMS will withdraw the instrument and case from the pupil if tuition stops and may do so if in LMS’s opinion the instrument is not looked after adequately.
6.4 The instrument will be issued in good playing order. The Music Service will meet all service and repair costs due to normal usage, excluding the replacement of consumables (stings, reeds, cork grease, valve oil etc.).
6.5 The parent/carer must accept responsibility for the proper care and safeguarding of the instrument on loan. Guidance on instrument care can be found at: www.lancashiremusichub.co.uk/site/parents/find-instruments/
6.6 In the event of damage to, or loss of, the instrument or case LMS must be informed immediately. Under no circumstances should a parent or carer attempt to repair the instrument. Parents/carers will be responsible for the cost of repairs up to and including full replacement cost. LMS may, in its sole discretion, in individual cases waive these charges.
6.7 Parent/carers are advised to arrange insurance cover for instruments on loan or arrange for them to be specifically noted on their household insurance policies.
6.8 Instruments should not be left in an unattended vehicle.
6.9 The instrument must not be used by any person other than the student to whom it is on loan.
6.10 Instrument Hire fee is a fixed termly charge (non-refundable) and invoiced at the start of each term. Hire Fees will renew automatically for each new term thereafter until written or email confirmation is provided of withdrawal. Endangered/specialist instruments are exempt from charges.
6.11 Instrument Hire Cancellation Policy – To return the hired instrument, please contact the Instrument and Warehouse Distribution Team on Tel. 01257 517127 or email: lmsinstruments@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange a suitable return date.

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Lancashire Music Service, the lead organisation of the Lancashire Music Hub, has a prestigious partnership with Yamaha, a global leader in musical instruments and audio equipment. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide high-quality music education and resources to young people across Lancashire.

Through this partnership, Lancashire Music Service will gain access to Yamaha’s state-of-the-art instruments, including brass and woodwind instruments, electronic string instruments and percussion equipment. These instruments will significantly enhance the learning experience for our students, providing them with world class resources to develop their musical skills.
Yamaha will also support Lancashire Music Service through workshops, masterclasses, and exclusive events, offering students unique opportunities to learn from industry professionals and gain invaluable insights into the world of music. This initiative has been made possible by the Department for Education's Music Hub Capital Grant for Musical Instruments, Equipment and Technology.

This video was created for a landmark concert on the 21st May 2025 where our new Lancashire Yamaha Youth Ambassadors were celebrated. The video captures the moment some of the new ambassadors received their brand new instruments and the excitement that brought.

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In this video, Rachel shares how you can use the metronome in Ableton Live software. 
To join our ensembles, music centres, or to book lessons through Lancashire Music Service, visit https://bit.ly/BOOKLMS. 
For more videos like this one, subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/LMSSUBSCRIBE. 
More opportunities for you to learn with us are down below.

🎥PLAYLISTS YOU’LL ALL ENJOY:

🎵JUMP UP JOIN IN - http://bit.ly/JUMPUPJOININ
🎵VOICE LESSON, SONGS, WARMUPS - http://bit.ly/LMSVOICE
🎹KEYBOARD AND PIANO MUSIC - http://bit.ly/LMSPIANO
🎻TIPS FOR STRING PLAYERS - https://bit.ly/2ANBbUA
🎺TIPS FOR BRASS PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSBRASS
🎸TIPS AND TUNES FOR GUITAR PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSGUITAR
🎵BIG SING - http://bit.ly/LMSBIGSING

OUR COUNTY ENSEMBLES:

🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYBB
🎻LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -  http://bit.ly/LMSLSSO
🎻LANCASHIRE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLYSO
🎵LANCASHIRE YOUTH CONCERT BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYCB
🎵LANCASHIRE JAZZ YOUTH VOCAL ENSEMBLE - http://bit.ly/LMSJYVE
🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA -   http://bit.ly/LMSLYJO
🎺LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS JAZZ ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLSJO 
🎵LANCASHIRE MUSIC HUB COLLABORATIONS - http://bit.ly/LMSHUBCOLLAB

LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES:

🎺LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES http://bit.ly/LMSMCENTRES

🔗LINKS FOR FAMILIES:

📄Sign up to our Newsletter -            http://bit.ly/LMSNEWS
🔓Apply for Music Lessons Online -  http://bit.ly/BOOKLMS

🔗LINKS FOR SCHOOLS:

Get involved in our workshops and projects -   https://bit.ly/LMSCPD
Book a Music Upgrade for your Secondary School -  https://bit.ly/MUSICUPGRADE

📱FOLLOW US:

🐦TWITTER -        https://bit.ly/3cNylwa
😏FACEBOOK -    https://bit.ly/3571nE4

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In this video, Rachel shares how you can use the metronome on Push 2. 
To join our ensembles, music centres, or to book lessons through Lancashire Music Service, visit https://bit.ly/BOOKLMS. 
For more videos like this one, subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/LMSSUBSCRIBE. 
More opportunities for you to learn with us are down below.

🎥PLAYLISTS YOU’LL ALL ENJOY:

🎵JUMP UP JOIN IN - http://bit.ly/JUMPUPJOININ
🎵VOICE LESSON, SONGS, WARMUPS - http://bit.ly/LMSVOICE
🎹KEYBOARD AND PIANO MUSIC - http://bit.ly/LMSPIANO
🎻TIPS FOR STRING PLAYERS - https://bit.ly/2ANBbUA
🎺TIPS FOR BRASS PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSBRASS
🎸TIPS AND TUNES FOR GUITAR PLAYERS - http://bit.ly/LMSGUITAR
🎵BIG SING - http://bit.ly/LMSBIGSING

OUR COUNTY ENSEMBLES:

🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH BRASS BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYBB
🎻LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA -  http://bit.ly/LMSLSSO
🎻LANCASHIRE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLYSO
🎵LANCASHIRE YOUTH CONCERT BAND - http://bit.ly/LMSLYCB
🎵LANCASHIRE JAZZ YOUTH VOCAL ENSEMBLE - http://bit.ly/LMSJYVE
🎺LANCASHIRE YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA -   http://bit.ly/LMSLYJO
🎺LANCASHIRE SCHOOLS JAZZ ORCHESTRA - http://bit.ly/LMSLSJO 
🎵LANCASHIRE MUSIC HUB COLLABORATIONS - http://bit.ly/LMSHUBCOLLAB

LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES:

🎺LANCASHIRE COUNTY MUSIC CENTRES http://bit.ly/LMSMCENTRES

🔗LINKS FOR FAMILIES:

📄Sign up to our Newsletter -            http://bit.ly/LMSNEWS
🔓Apply for Music Lessons Online -  http://bit.ly/BOOKLMS

🔗LINKS FOR SCHOOLS:

Get involved in our workshops and projects -   https://bit.ly/LMSCPD
Book a Music Upgrade for your Secondary School -  https://bit.ly/MUSICUPGRADE

📱FOLLOW US:

🐦TWITTER -        https://bit.ly/3cNylwa
😏FACEBOOK -    https://bit.ly/3571nE4

FTC Disclaimer:
This video is not sponsored. All items featured are purchased with public funds unless stated otherwise. If we receive products for free, we will always disclose it and will still always provide you with our honest opinion.

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