Lambeth Music Service Staff Handbook
WELCOME and introduction
Welcome to our Staff Handbook, which aims to bring together a range of Music Service and Council policies and documents relevant to your work in one place. We have arranged this information under different headings so it can be more easily located/accessed and will expand and update the content as needed. If you need assistance locating information or can't find the answer to a question please don't hesitate to get in touch.
THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND STAFF WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Lambeth Music Service employs over 80 members of staff in a range of teaching and non-teaching roles. Their work is guided and supported by the leadership and business teams below.
THE LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS TEAM
Bryan Welton - Head of Service.
Bryan is the Head of Lambeth Music Service and the Director of In Harmony Lambeth. He is responsible for setting the vision and strategy for the Service and ensuring that the Hub delivers the Core and Extension Roles as defined by Arts Council England.
Oliver Bayley - Senior Manager - Events and Partnerships. Oliver directs and produces the LMS public events programme and coordinates Lambeth Sounds Music Hub, developing and sustaining partnerships with a wide range of local and national music, arts and education organisations. Oliver sits on the Hub's Strategic Board, manages the social media channels as well as teaching guitar/bass and leading on Musitrax projects.
Chris Huning - Senior Manager Musitrax. Chris oversees over 100 Whole-Class music projects. Chris also teaches trombone, general brass and oversees the stock of over 1000 instruments.
Alistair Walker - Senior Manager Instrumental Tuition and BHMC. Alistair oversees LMS' peripatetic teaching programme and is the manager of Brixton Hill Music Centre. He also coordinates our exam season, London Music Fund scholars, as well as teaching trumpet and leading Musitrax projects.
Daniel Clarke – Business Manager. Daniel is the Business Manager for Lambeth Music Service. His work covers all the communication aspects of the Lambeth Music Service including the LMS staff, Lambeth schools and parent contact. He is also responsible for the creation of this website.
Doreen Clarke – LMS and BHMC Administrator. Doreen is responsible for both the administration of the Lambeth Music Service and Brixton Hill Music Centre.
STAFF WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Kirsty Mees - Singing Coordinator. Kirsty coordinates our borough-wide singing programmes, curating a range of training and support materials for schools and facilitating a range of singing events.
Jonny Raper - Instrument Manager. Jonny works to ensure staff, schools and young people have the equipment they need to succeed, both in day-to-day activities and at concerts and events.
Kim Perkins - SEND Coordinator. Kim provides a range of support and guidance to staff, schools and families regarding provision for pupils with special needs.
Bryan Welton - Head of Service.
Bryan is the Head of Lambeth Music Service and the Director of In Harmony Lambeth. He is responsible for setting the vision and strategy for the Service and ensuring that the Hub delivers the Core and Extension Roles as defined by Arts Council England.
Oliver Bayley - Senior Manager - Events and Partnerships. Oliver directs and produces the LMS public events programme and coordinates Lambeth Sounds Music Hub, developing and sustaining partnerships with a wide range of local and national music, arts and education organisations. Oliver sits on the Hub's Strategic Board, manages the social media channels as well as teaching guitar/bass and leading on Musitrax projects.
Chris Huning - Senior Manager Musitrax. Chris oversees over 100 Whole-Class music projects. Chris also teaches trombone, general brass and oversees the stock of over 1000 instruments.
Alistair Walker - Senior Manager Instrumental Tuition and BHMC. Alistair oversees LMS' peripatetic teaching programme and is the manager of Brixton Hill Music Centre. He also coordinates our exam season, London Music Fund scholars, as well as teaching trumpet and leading Musitrax projects.
Daniel Clarke – Business Manager. Daniel is the Business Manager for Lambeth Music Service. His work covers all the communication aspects of the Lambeth Music Service including the LMS staff, Lambeth schools and parent contact. He is also responsible for the creation of this website.
Doreen Clarke – LMS and BHMC Administrator. Doreen is responsible for both the administration of the Lambeth Music Service and Brixton Hill Music Centre.
STAFF WITH ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Kirsty Mees - Singing Coordinator. Kirsty coordinates our borough-wide singing programmes, curating a range of training and support materials for schools and facilitating a range of singing events.
Jonny Raper - Instrument Manager. Jonny works to ensure staff, schools and young people have the equipment they need to succeed, both in day-to-day activities and at concerts and events.
Kim Perkins - SEND Coordinator. Kim provides a range of support and guidance to staff, schools and families regarding provision for pupils with special needs.
CONTRACTS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job and Role Descriptions:
Lambeth Council provides tutors with an Overarching Job Description which is supplemented by a number of Role Descriptions provided by Lambeth Music Service.
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Statement of Particulars:
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WORKING ARRANGEMENTS AND PAY CLAIMS
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WORK ALLOCATION
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LMS AGREEMENTS WITH SCHOOLS
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PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOURS
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SICKNESS AND ABSENCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
Lambeth Music Service operates a number of 'local' policies that work in tandem with broader Council policies.
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SUPPORT AND WELLBEING
Lambeth has a confidential and anonymous helpline and Employee Assistance website, which is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Health Assured offers employees and their immediate families confidential and independent advice on:
Use this link for information on how to access Health Assured
Covid-19
We are really pleased that things are continuing to return closer to a pre-pandemic normal and as such, feel that we (the Service) are now in the position of releasing ourselves from the stringent guidance that we have applied to our working arrangements over the past two years.
We have adjusted our guidance accordingly during all stages of the pandemic and are very proud that, together, we have managed to maintain teaching and learning activities and reduce the risks and impact of covid on our staff and all those that we work with.
We do still encourage tutors to always use their discretion when making decisions around the safety of pupils and staff. Tutors should continue to make pragmatic and safe choices informed by the guidance and information that we have provided in the past and be mindful of the three key areas of minimising risk: distancing, ventilation and hygiene.
What has changed?
The regime for regular asymptomatic testing that we have had in place is no longer required and can now come to an end. We will no longer be issuing specific guidance for delivery of activities in schools and music centres although we expect staff to remain aware of specific protocols individual schools may have put in place. If you are unsure of these at any point, please speak to your school contact and/or your programme manager.
Reassuringly, Individual Risk Assessments (IRA’s) will no longer be required for staff except for those who have a weakened immune system, as they are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, despite vaccination. Tutors who identify as being at higher risk should continue to flag this with their programme managers so the appropriate support can be offered.
Protocol for being unwell
If staff have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 we would expect them to follow the latest NHS guidance.
Vaccination
As a Lambeth employer, we also encourage our staff to take advantage of the available opportunities for vaccination. First, second and booster vaccinations are readily available to everyone aged 12 and over across Lambeth. More on COVID-19 vaccination and how to get one is available at the following link: COVID-19 Vaccinations - Lambeth.
We recognise that this current situation may change and will continue to respond appropriately and when necessary to support our staff and all those that we work with.
- Work
- Family
- Health
- Money
- Consumer and Legal issues
- Personal effectiveness (including career development)
- Social issues
- Legal matters
Use this link for information on how to access Health Assured
Covid-19
We are really pleased that things are continuing to return closer to a pre-pandemic normal and as such, feel that we (the Service) are now in the position of releasing ourselves from the stringent guidance that we have applied to our working arrangements over the past two years.
We have adjusted our guidance accordingly during all stages of the pandemic and are very proud that, together, we have managed to maintain teaching and learning activities and reduce the risks and impact of covid on our staff and all those that we work with.
We do still encourage tutors to always use their discretion when making decisions around the safety of pupils and staff. Tutors should continue to make pragmatic and safe choices informed by the guidance and information that we have provided in the past and be mindful of the three key areas of minimising risk: distancing, ventilation and hygiene.
What has changed?
The regime for regular asymptomatic testing that we have had in place is no longer required and can now come to an end. We will no longer be issuing specific guidance for delivery of activities in schools and music centres although we expect staff to remain aware of specific protocols individual schools may have put in place. If you are unsure of these at any point, please speak to your school contact and/or your programme manager.
Reassuringly, Individual Risk Assessments (IRA’s) will no longer be required for staff except for those who have a weakened immune system, as they are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, despite vaccination. Tutors who identify as being at higher risk should continue to flag this with their programme managers so the appropriate support can be offered.
Protocol for being unwell
If staff have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19 we would expect them to follow the latest NHS guidance.
Vaccination
As a Lambeth employer, we also encourage our staff to take advantage of the available opportunities for vaccination. First, second and booster vaccinations are readily available to everyone aged 12 and over across Lambeth. More on COVID-19 vaccination and how to get one is available at the following link: COVID-19 Vaccinations - Lambeth.
We recognise that this current situation may change and will continue to respond appropriately and when necessary to support our staff and all those that we work with.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility and we encourage tutors to always act on their concerns. Referrals for concerns relating to school-based activity should be made to the school Designated Safeguarding Lead. Referrals for concerns relating to activity taking place in a Music Centre should be made to the Music Service Designated Safeguarding Lead (currently Bryan Welton, the Head of Service).
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to taking action to improve issues of equity, diversity and inclusion across all of our work. We will work with our staff, schools and families to identify priority issues and use the living document below to pinpont actions that will help us to address these.
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LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
In this section you can find our policies relating to learning and development followed by a list of any upcoming training opportunities.
POLICIES
POLICIES
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UPCOMING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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LMS EDI Meet-up Exam focus |
Tuesday 16th November 5.45pm to 6.45pm Virtual |
LMS with Naveen Arles from Music Teachers' Board |
See email circulated by Bryan Welton |
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Mixed-ability ensembles: Finding unity |
Wednesday 30th November 4.00pm to 5.00pm Virtual (Zoom) |
Orchestras for All |
Find out more/book by clicking here. |
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Youth Voice in instrumental and vocal teaching |
Wednesday 25th January 2023 Virtual (Zoom) |
Isabella Mayne/Sound Connections |
REGISTER FOR FREE HERE |
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