The following outlines the terms for tution for those taking regular weekly lessons with a scheulded weekly slot. The Terms of Tution are the same standard as those regulated by the ISM of which I am an approved teacher.
1. Lessons
The Teacher will give tuition during school terms (term dates will be as specified by the Teacher in accordance with Condition 3). The Teacher will give the lessons at the regular time and location agreed in advance of commencing lessons and the Teacher will reserve this time slot for the Pupil.
2. Payment of Fees
The Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer) will pay the fees via one of 2 methods
In 12 equal monthly payments via standing order or direct debit.
On a half term basis; for each half term in full on or before the first lesson of each half term.
3. Lesson Timetable
Before the first lesson of each term, the Teacher will give the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer) written confirmation of (i) the dates and times of all lessons during that term (ii) the start date for the following term’s Lessons. Lessons will take place on public holidays only by prior agreement between the Teacher and the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer).
4. Missed Lessons
The Teacher will charge for any scheduled lessons which the Pupil does not attend, unless the Teacher chooses not to do so because of exceptional circumstances. If the Teacher cancels a scheduled lesson, the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer) may choose between (i) receiving a replacement lesson; or (ii) receiving a refund of the lesson fee.
5. Examinations, competitions and public performances
The Pupil will not be entered for any examination, competition or public performance without the prior consent of both the Teacher, which will not be unreasonabley with-held, and the Pupil (and the Pupil’s parent or carer, where appropriate).
6. Termination of Tution
(a) This Agreement may be ended by mutual consent at any time by both signatories to it signing and dating a written statement to that effect. (b) Where fees are not paid on time, the Teacher reserves the right, entirely at the Teacher’s discretion, to terminate this Agreement with immediate effect by giving written notice of termination to the Pupil or Pupil’s parent or carer. This right to terminate is without prejudice to any other rights the Teacher may have. (c) Either signatory to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement by giving notice in writing to the other signatory at least one month before the end of a term for the termination to take effect at the end of that term. Such termination will take effect at the end of a term only and not at any other time. If the Teacher gives notice to terminate tuition at the end of a term in accordance with this Condition 6(c) the Teacher will continue to provide lessons until the end of that term. (d) Where notice is given correctly under Condition 6(a) or 6(c) a final adjusted charge will be calculated and, in the case of underpayment, should be paid within 28 days, and, in the case of overpayment will be refunded within 28 days.
7. Failure to Give Notice
Unless terminated under Condition 6 above, this Agreement shall continue from term to term. If the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer) fails to give full notice to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Condition 6(c) above and the signatories have not agreed to terminate the Agreement in accordance with Condition 6(a) above, the following charges will be made in lieu of notice: (a) Where the notice given is less than that required under Condition 6(c), but is one month or more before the start of the next term: 50% of the fees for the next term; (b) Where the notice given is less than one month before the start of the next term: 100% of the fees for the next term.
If the Pupil stops attending lessons during a term, the Pupil (or the Pupil’s parent or carer) is not entitled to a refund of any fees paid for that term. The Pupil is entitled to attend any lessons paid for.
If the Teacher stops lessons without giving the correct notice specified in Condition 6(c) above the Teacher shall refund any fees already paid for any lessons not given.
8. Conduct
If the Teacher, in his or her reasonable opinion, feels unable to continue tuition on account of unreasonable conduct by the Pupil or anyone connected with the Pupil, the fees for any outstanding lessons will not be refundable.
9. Location of Lessons
If the Teacher and the Pupil cannot meet in person at any physical location in the Agreement for reasons beyond the control of the parties, tuition will be given to the Pupil via an online platform agreed by the parties.
10. Additional Lessons
The Teacher and Pupil or Pupil’s Parent/Guardian may agree at any time to schedule additional lessons, which shall be paid at a rate agreed in writing by the Teacher and the Pupil/Pupil's Guardian/Parent.
11. Pupil’s teaching environment and equipment (online lessons)
(a) The Pupil or Pupil’s Parent or Guardian shall be responsible for a suitable location for online tuition (b) The Pupil or Pupil’s Parent/Guardian shall be responsible for provision of technology suitable for the online tuition and shall ensure that any applications or other technology specified by the Teacher for the tuition is installed and tested before online lessons commence. The Teacher is not responsible for the loan or supply of any equipment or materials, unless agreed in writing in advance. (c) The Teacher is not liable for any delays or disruptions caused by technical difficulties of whatever nature at the Pupil’s home or their location for the lessons. The teacher shall not be required to make up any time lost through such incidents (d) The Teacher is not liable for any damage, technical faults or failures of equipment and software belonging to the Pupil or Pupil’s Parent or Guardian
12. Safeguarding (online lessons)
a) The parties agree that safeguarding in the online environment is of paramount importance and agree that they shall observe best practice and professional guidance (such as advice to teachers from the ISM) in safeguarding and child protection at all times. b) The Pupil or Pupil’s Parent or Guardian agrees to follow any safeguarding requirements specified by the Teacher c) The Pupil, if aged 18 or under, will not contact the Teacher directly by any means for whatever reason: all communications relating to the lessons shall be made between the Pupil’s Parent or Guardian. d) Inappropriate behaviour or use of inappropriate or unlawful materials during the lessons by the Pupil may result in the Teacher terminating the lesson immediately and the teacher reserves the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect, in which case the Teacher shall not be required to refund any fees previously paid.
13. Changees
If the Teacher chooses to waive any right or remedy under these Terms or otherwise (for example, if the Teacher chooses to waive fees for any lessons which the Pupil does not attend) this shall not mean that he must do so in future or that he waives any other rights or remedies