Attendance
To get the most out of LJC you must commit to attending during term time. Your performance and musicianship lessons involve working collaboratively with other young musicians, and you all make more progress when everyone is present.
What should I do if I can’t attend?
If you are unable to attend, your parent/carer should contact Junior@lcm.ac.uk no later that 8:45 on the Saturday you are away and explain the reason for the absence.
Reasons for authorised absences would include
- Being ill
- Permission in advance for a school event or other performance
- Medical appointment
- Religious observation
What if I am going to be late?
If you are running late, please let us know on Junior@lcm.ac.uk
What happens if I don’t arrive and LJC hasn’t been notified
Your parent/carer will be sent a text, checking that everything is ok and asking them to update LJC regarding your absence.
If you are in receipt of a bursary or scholarship, unauthorised absences may lead to a repayment of some or all of the bursary awarded.
What happens if I miss more than one week?
- After two consecutive weeks of unauthorised absence an email will be sent to your parent/carer.
- If you have missed 20% of your lessons without a good reason, we will send a formal letter requesting a meeting with you and your family to discuss the next steps.
- Continued absences, may result in your place at LJC being withdrawn.
Attendance leading up to Festivals
- Attendance is expected in the four weeks leading up to a festival unless there are exceptional circumstances. One missing person can have a huge impact on the other band members.
If there is something about your lesson that worries or concerns you, get in touch or come and talk to the LJC team at the sign-in desk at break time. We are always happy to listen and help.
