Quality Standards

· During the selection process, all instrumental / vocal teaching staff are required to demonstrate appropriate performing and teaching skills to be placed on the panel of Croydon Music and Arts teachers

· All instrumental / vocal teaching staff are required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check

· Through induction, all teachers are required to demonstrate meeting the Federation of Music Services (FMS) Standards for Instrumental / Vocal Teachers

· All teachers have access to continuing professional development through Performance Management by senior staff, including observation of lessons, and regular Development Days and other forms of training and development

· Staff follow the Croydon Music and Arts schemes of work and planning documentation for lesson delivery

· Staff are bound by the Council Code of Conduct

· Croydon Music and Arts has a code of conduct for instrumental / vocal teachers when teaching in schools

An annual report for parents / carers is written for each pupil taught

From here you can download the Schools Handbook for Instrumental/Vocal Teaching