Pastoral Care

It will be necessary for children aged 10 – 17 years of age during the course (or part of), to be allocated a member of our pastoral care staff. All staff are police checked and have been chosen for their experience in working with children and young adults. All children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course, but can join in with daily activities and events.We recognise that the safety of your child (children) is paramount and for this reason minors will be allocated a secure sleeping area.

During the week there will be the opportunity for younger children to experience a range of activities including T- shirt painting, team sports, Taiko Drumming, singing, and even a visit to Bicton Gardens play area or the beach! Older members will be able to socialise in a more suitable area and have free entry to the evening concerts and events. Many teenagers from the across the UK attend our courses and thoroughly enjoy the music and aspect of the course. We appreciate the specific needs of young adults and they are valuable members of Music for You Summer Schools.

Any specific First Aid information must be written clearly on application and private consultations about your child can be made in complete confidence before the event. A 24 hour contact number is essential in the unlikely event you need to be contacted for an emergency.

All rules and Regulations stipulated by Music for You Summer Schools and Bicton College must be upheld or Music for You Summer Course has the right to ask individuals to leave the course. Parents and Guardians can contact their child at designated times in the week by phone to discuss their wellbeing and course events. Children can bring mobile telephones, but we will look after these for our younger course participants.

We want your children to have a safe, enjoyable and fun packed musical week with our caring staff and excellent tutors.

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Antonia Cheeseman, Pastoral Care Team Leader