LAMDA Lesson Arrangements
At Newland House we have a
thriving drama department and have arrangements with some highly skilled and
experienced Visiting LAMDA Teachers (VLT) to offer a wide range of lessons to pupils.
As self-employed Visiting LAMDA Teachers, they are responsible for setting their own charges for their lessons
and will send out fees at the start of each term which need to be paid directly
to them. The school will not get involved in any disputes about charges as this
is an arrangement between the parent and VLT.
Fees
VLTs will offer 30 half-hour
lessons during the course of the academic year. The number of lessons given
each term may vary, depending on the number of teaching weeks available. If a
teacher cannot teach 30 lessons during the course of a year, a refund will be
issued or fewer lessons billed for.
Teachers send out their own
accounts, and the fees are paid directly to them. Accounts are normally sent as
term starts. If the fees are not received, the right is reserved to suspend
lessons until they are, but the parents’ liability remains for the full amount
requested.
Fees for LAMDA lessons
will be published before the start of each academic year and may increase. VLTs
will give one term’s notice of any proposed fee increase.
Timetables
Lessons are given during school
hours on a rotating timetable so that a different school lesson is missed each week.
By this system, a pupil rarely misses the same subject more than two or three
times a term.
In the Prep school, LAMDA timetables are posted on the notice board in the Music Department. If your
child is absent from school the teacher is not obliged to make up the lesson.
In the event of a trip or sport fixture, the teacher will try to fit the lesson
around it if given sufficient notice by parents (at least one week) but they
are not obliged to make up the lesson.
In the Pre-Prep, lessons are
rotated where appropriate on a weekly basis and the teacher will collect the
pupil from class. A sensible approach is taken each week to ensure children are
ready and able to leave the class for a different lesson.
Notice to discontinue lessons
Lessons may be discontinued by
the parents by giving the VLT half a term’s notice in advance. A letter
to the VLT must be received by half term in order to discontinue lessons at the
end of that term. Failure to follow this procedure will result in a full term’s
fees being charged. The VLT will endeavour to ensure any difficulties a pupil
is having with their instrument will be corrected as discontinuing lessons is
seen as a last resort.
Tuition books and resources
VLT’s will recommend which books
to buy in time for the first lesson. It is very important
that all students have a practice book alongside their tuition books for the VLT
to write in.
Communication with home
Each week the VLT will write
notes and information in the practice book for you to see with details about
what to practice, new books to purchase or informing you that your child will
be entered for a concert or an exam. You can respond via the book or contact
the VLT directly with the contact details he/she has given to you. The practice
book is the most direct way of communicating between the VLT and home.
External examinations
Pupils can be entered for
external examinations - London Academy of Dramatic Art- with the approval of their VLT. If a
child is taking an exam at an external exam centre, then please notify the
School Office and Form Teacher of their absence from school.
LAMDA Examinations are
held at school if we have over five hours of examination time and pupils may
be entered at the discretion of their teacher. The VLT will not enter the pupil
for any examination without the prior consent of the parent or guardian who
will be liable for the examination fee. Fees are non-refundable and will be
added to the next term school invoice. Exam times cannot be changed.
Home Practice
LAMDA practice sessions at home
are a vital part of the learning process between lessons and should be routine,
at least 4 times a week. The supervision and support of an adult may be needed
for children to practise successfully at home, and to achieve progress.
Application for LAMDA lessons
If you wish your child to have
lessons, please complete the application form below. The VLT will be in contact
shortly to discuss commencing lesson. When no vacancy is available, you will be
informed that your child’s name has been put on a waiting list. Please note,
information used on the application form will be passed directly onto the VLT.
Fees:
September 2024/5 SOLO £28 per 30 minutes DUO £15 per session
September 2025/6 tbc
To apply please click the following the link, and fill out the application form:
https://newlandhouse.wufoo.com/forms/wv79szj0hps7g0/