Applying for an Assisted Bursary

Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership helps with the cost of instrumental and vocal lessons through various subsidies, including an Assisted Bursary scheme. Pupils who on this scheme benefit from:

• A lower cost lesson: Instrumental teachers receive a subsidy for some of the cost of the lesson, leaving only the balance to be paid by the family. This amount can vary depending on factors including lesson length and the teachers' rate.
• A free instrument loan: Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership will loan the pupil an instrument free of charge.

Is my child eligible for an Assisted Bursary?

To qualify for this scheme your child must be taught by a teacher accredited to the Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership and either:

• In receipt of Free School Meals and/or Universal Credit
• A carer/school applying on the behalf of a Looked After Child, or Virtual School pupil

What evidence will I need?

After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. The email will explain how to send us supporting evidence, such as confirmation of Free School Meals eligibility, receipt of Universal Credit, or proof that your child is a Looked After Child.

I want to apply for another child

If you have a child who is already receiving the Assisted Bursary and want to apply for another, you can do this here. We need an application for each child and you should send evidence every time you make an application.

Apply for an Assisted Bursary

Families should apply for an Assisted Bursary online by following the button link below.