Although the COVID outbreak is fast becoming a distant memory I have retained some of the measures I put in place during the outbreak.  For example you may notice that I usually distance myself from my pupils for more of their lessons.  I do occasionally move closer to pupils for example to mark their sheet music or to play duets, but I still have a tendency to maintain a 1-2 metre distance for most of the lesson.  I have also continued my tendency to keep windows open in my teaching room.  I clean my Keyboard, music stand and door handles regularly as these are high contact points.  You will also be encouraged to use hand gel at the start of your lesson.

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As I am teaching in my home and there are lots of people from different schools and communities coming in and out of my home on a regular basis I do feel a responsibility to continue to take some precautions even if it is just to prevent common colds spreading.

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If you are showing symptoms of COVID I am more than happy to conduct lessons online as a substitute for an in-person lesson.  My usual 24-hour notice policy applies, namely lessons cancelled with more than 24 hours noticed can be carried forward/rearranged, but the fee for any lesson cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice is forfeited.