The Local Education Authority in Kent has been working with Customs and Excise, Kent Music and others to identify a way of reducing the cost of purchase of musical instruments for pupils in receipt of music tuition. We are pleased to say that we have now agreed a scheme which schools can operate with immediate effect. The Local Authority has written to all the schools advising them of the scheme, so your school should be aware of the details.
N.B. Head Teachers are under no obligation to operate the scheme and the school may be responsible for repaying any VAT that has been relieved incorrectly.
Details of the scheme are set out below.
This scheme allows instruments to be purchased on behalf of a pupil/parent through the school without the addition of VAT, provided the pupil is receiving music tuition which takes place on the premises of the school purchasing the instrument. The school may use any VAT registered supplier to obtain new instruments under the scheme. Please note that recovery of VAT on second hand instruments may not be possible.
Schools should note that as long as the instrument is used regularly for tuition given on school premises by someone approved by either the LEA or school the scheme may be applied. It is not restricted to tuition that is curriculum based and may also be applied in other areas such as grade examinations. As a result, parents can take advantage of the scheme regardless of whether they are paying for the tuition directly or through the school. This covers pupils using Kent Music or Licensed Music Teachers.
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23 March 2010
Ashford Music Centre, End of term concert
Highworth Hall, Highworth Grammar School, Ashford, TN24 8UB
6:45pm - 8:00pm
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Canterbury Music Centre, Junior Concert
Simon Langton Girls Grammar, Canterbury, CT1 3EW
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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