Music and Dance Scheme
Mission statement
‘The aim of the scheme is to help identify and assist children
with exceptional
potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit
from world-class
specialist training as part of a broad and balanced education, which
will enable
them, if they choose, to proceed towards self-sustaining careers
in music and
dance.’
Statement agreed by the MDS Ministerial Advisory Group, 5 March
2001
School policy
At Elmhurst, the MDS focuses on classical ballet training in the
Lower School
(Years 7 – 11) with continuity of means-tested support for
the most talented
children entering Year 7. Under present arrangements, these Aided
Places are
allocated to the most gifted and eligible children aged 11 years
on entry to the
school each September. Subject to successful artistic appraisal
in Year 9, MDS
funding continues until the completion of Year 11.
MDS pupils in Year 11 who successfully audition for Sixth Form entry
may continue to receive DfES funding through the award of a Dance
and Drama Award.
Occasionally, Aided Places become available as the result of the
withdrawal of
award-holders from the Lower School. In this event, in order to
identify the most
deserving recipients, non-supported pupils from all Lower School
year groups are
artistically assessed alongside external candidates who have successfully
auditioned for entry to the school.
Financial support
The Music & Dance Scheme is a means-tested scheme open to children
who satisfy the age and UK residence qualifications. The level of
funding provided is dependent on the gross parental income in the
household where the child normally resides, with an allowance given
for other dependent children in the household. As these notes are
meant for general guidance only, it is not appropriate to go into
the
specific details of the scheme, but should any parent wish to discuss
individual
circumstances, please contact the Bursar’s office. Set out
below are some
illustrative examples of the level of contribution parents would
be asked to pay for
one boarding pupil in the academic year 2008/9. Allow a deduction
of £1,745 from
total gross income for each additional dependent child.
| Gross income in the tax year 2007/08 |
Parental annual contribution |
| £ |
£ |
| 10,000 |
0 |
| 20,000 |
717 |
| 30,000 |
1,929 |
| 40,000 |
3,429 |
| 50,000 |
5,187 |
| 60,000 |
6,999 |
| 70,000 |
8,898 |
| 80,000 |
10,890 |
| 90,000 |
12,888 |
| 100,000 |
14,889 |
In addition to the above, the DfES will contribute towards the
following:
BUPA membership
Music lessons for one instrument
Ballet uniform
Public exam fees and field trips
Syllabus classes where applicable
Uniform and travel allowances for some lower income families
For information about scholarships for 16 - 18 year olds, click
here.
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