Whole Class Instrumental Tuition (WCIT) Schools Offer
What Is WCIT?
The aim of WCIT is to provide young people the opportunity to learn to play an instrument as well as
developing musicianship through singing, rhythm games, basic notation and listening. Performance
opportunities are built into the programme so classes have the opportunity to perform.
Why have WCIT in school
A core requirement of the National Plan for Music Education is that every child should have the
opportunity to learn a musical instrument during their education for at least 1 term.
There are many benefits of learning an instrument:
● ‘a direct link between music and improved reading ability in children’
● ‘positive impact…on personal and social development’
● Ofsted say that children’s involvement in music engages and re-engages pupils, increasing their
self-esteem, and maximising their progress in education and not just in music. (Government Policy
Paper – The importance of music: A national plan for music education, 2011)
A priority for PMH is to encourage and nurture the progression of aspiring players, including those with a
glimmer of interest in early years. PMH teachers, in conjunction with class teachers, TA’s and Music
Co-ordinators, can identify students who have an aptitude and desire to learn following their WCIT
experience. For some this is start of a life-long hobby or, indeed, the first step on a rewarding career path.
Primary School Offers
Offer |
Description |
Cost to Schools |
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| 1 term WCIT | Each class receive 1 x 11 weeks of 1hour WCIT in 1 term. (Week 1 is a springboard for pupils with additional needs) | £396 per class | |
| 2 term WCIT | Recommended
● Each class received 2 x 10 weeks of 1hour WCIT in |
£792 per class Including FREE 3 rd term WCIT /Small Group |
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Small Group Continuation |
1 x 10 week block of 1hour Small group lessons within 1 academic term. To follow from WCIT. £360 per block |
£360 per block |
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Additional Small Group/ Instrumental lessons |
● Additional hours of small group teaching booked after initial booking. ● 1 to 1 teaching ● Not managed by PMH but could continue withPMH Staff who taught WCIT or other teachers recommended from the PMH Music Teachers Scheme.● PMH Bursaries available for small group lessons for FSM, PP CLA students. |
Private arrangement between instrumental teacher and the school. |
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In addition you may consider
Offer |
Description |
Cost to Schools |
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Small Group Continuation |
1 x 10 week block of 1hour Small group lessons within 1 academic term. To follow from WCIT. |
£396 per block |
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Additional Small Group/ Instrumental lessons |
● Additional hours of small group teaching booked after initial booking. ● 1 to 1 teaching ● Not managed by PMH but could continue withPMH Staff who taught WCIT or other teachers recommended from the PMH Music Teachers Scheme. ● PMH Bursaries available for small group lessons for FSM, PP CLA students. |
Private arrangement between instrumental teacher and the school. |
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Bespoke options for Secondary/SEND
Offer |
Description |
Cost to Schools |
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Secondary WCIT |
● WCIT as outlined above OR ● Extracurricular large group ‘club’ receiving:WCIT/Small group/Ensemble conducting |
As above |
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SEND WCIT |
● WCIT as outlined above but with smaller groups/classes as appropriate. OR ● Extracurricular group ‘club’ receiving: WCIT style sessions/Small group sessions/EnsembleAt PMH we have specialist Instrumental teacher who has worked in SEND Schools on instrumental teaching She is also a qualified Music Therapist (Therapy is not part of this offer)We recognise the additional considerations in SEND Schools and are keen to work closely with schools/academies to accommodate this and provide a bespoke and best matched offer. Contact PMH to discuss requirements. |
As above |
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