Schools info
Engaging for children and free for schools
Our inspirational 30-minute taster assembly is led by a professional musician, who will perform popular songs and give your pupils the chance to build a band live on stage! This forward-thinking teaching method demonstrates how children can perform in a band in just a few minutes. Following the assembly, if iRock is something you would like to consider for your school, we can supply a physical and/or digital letter to distribute to parents/guardians.
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Peripatetic Music ServiceWeekly Lessons
30-minute weekly lessons run like most other peripatetic classes. Children are grouped by age and learn together in their own rock bands, with up to nine children per band. Children choose to become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or singer. Coaches teach multiple sessions throughout the day and will be co-ordinated around the needs of the school.
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FundingHow are lessons funded?
The majority of lessons are funded by parents. Every school is offered a bursary place funded by iRock and there are also fantastic options for schools wishing to fund the programme.
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QualificationRSL Qualification
As well as growing their musical knowledge and performing skills, children in years 2, 4 and 6 are able to achieve an entry level qualification with iRock without the anxiety of a formal exam. iRock have developed this qualification in partnership with RSL, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts.
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Band CoachesHigh Quality Teachers
Band Coaches are employed on a permanent basis, and go through extensive training to maintain high-quality teaching. Regional and Area Managers offer them continuous support, observations and feedback, and our dedicated office team is on hand to offer support for all school and parent administration. All iRock staff all have an Enhanced DBS with regular safeguarding and PREVENT training.
Weekly Lessons
30-minute weekly lessons run like most other peripatetic classes. Children are grouped by age and learn together in their own rock bands, with up to nine children per band. Children choose to become a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player or singer. Coaches teach multiple sessions throughout the day and will be co-ordinated around the needs of the school.
How are lessons funded?
The majority of lessons are funded by parents. Every school is offered a bursary place funded by iRock and there are also fantastic options for schools wishing to fund the programme.
RSL Qualification
As well as growing their musical knowledge and performing skills, children in years 2, 4 and 6 are able to achieve an entry level qualification with iRock without the anxiety of a formal exam. iRock have developed this qualification in partnership with RSL, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts.
High Quality Teachers
Band Coaches are employed on a permanent basis, and go through extensive training to maintain high-quality teaching. Regional and Area Managers offer them continuous support, observations and feedback, and our dedicated office team is on hand to offer support for all school and parent administration. All iRock staff all have an Enhanced DBS with regular safeguarding and PREVENT training.
In-school band lessons that are fun, creative and affordable
Our weekly 30-minute band sessions happen within the school day. We look after everything and even supply all of the instruments. It could not be easier. Band members are grouped by similar ages and year groups. Band sizes are capped at nine to ensure everyone receives the very best learning experience. We create an environment where every child can flourish.
Ages
Reception - Year 6
(Depending on the school)
Dates
Sep. 01 - Jul. 31
(Depending on school holidays)
Schedule
Monday - Friday
(Once a week, during lessons)
Band sizes
Up to 9 students per band
(All similar year groups)
See what teachers are saying
iRock teaches thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK each week and over the years we’ve received countless positive comments from parents, guardians and teachers who have seen their children thrive, developing in confidence and wellbeing.
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We had real success with one of the children who attended iRock lessons who has very complex SEN. He was able to engage and took part in the concert which was fantastic!
Deputy Head (Kent)
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Our pupils enjoy iRock very much and I feel it's an asset to our school.
Teacher (Hampshire)
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As a school we have really enjoyed having iRock in place and the fact that you organise it all and liaise with parents is great too.
Deputy Head (Essex)
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iRock continues to be a true highlight within our school.
Headteacher (Rochester)
