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Policies

On this page you will find copies of our policies. They are in PDF format – if you require a different format, please contact us at musichub@essex.gov.uk.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is John Hutchings (Music Strategic Lead Officer).

Please find our Safeguarding and Conduct Policies below:

    • Greater Essex Music Hub Safeguarding and Conduct Policy, 2024-25

Other relevant documents and links:

  • HMG – Keeping children safe in education (September 2024)
  • HMG – Working Together (December 2023)
  • HMG – What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused (March 2015)
  • Essex Safeguarding Children Board
  • Essex Schools InfoLink – Safeguarding Page

Provision & Data

Terms and Conditions

  • Essex Music Service – Terms and Conditions for Schools (Academic Year 2024-25)
  • Essex Music Service – Terms and Conditions for Parents (Academic Year 2024-25)
  • Essex Music Service – Terms and Conditions for Parents (Academic Year 2025-26)

Policy Documents

  • Essex Music Service – Online Music Provision Policy (Autumn 2024)
  • Essex Music Service – Instrument Hire Scheme 
  • Essex Music Service – Educational Visits Policy (April 2023)
  • Essex Music Service – Quality Assurance
  • Essex County Council – GDPR Statement
  • Covid-19 Music Activity Risk Assessment (version 1.4 – 04-Jan-2022)

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