Costs of learning to ring
  • A M Hodge
    16
    Yesterday (7th July) there was a radio programme (BBC Radio 4 at about noon) discussing the costs of learning / teaching sports. This made me reflect again on the discussions about the charges that are made when we teach people to ring. There were comments about some activities that were cheaper but no one mentioned that learning to ring is often free (with a few exceptions, I know).

    Is it time to reconsider, even though the issues are complex? What are the reactions from those ringing teachers who do charge their learners? I know of many cases where people are surprised that there is no charge and one case where someone stopped their children learning because they wanted them to learn 'properly', and by that they explained that they wanted a teacher who charged, as they would for music lessons.
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  • Phillip George
    92
    Very little comment on this subject so far! We charge to teach. It adds value to our offering. We arrange a schedule up front for ten one-hour lessons. (in reality they are over an hour because by charging we have an obligation to give good value for money too in time and skill). It is a modest amount £6 (ten weeks in advance) and compares favourably with local pilates classes. Always prepare lesson plans and give feedback - it only takes a few minutes but involves the learner thereby adding to our committment to them. The aim is for the learner to achieve ART Level 1 by the tenth lesson. These lessons are 1:1 - not on practice night. Money goes into the tower fund. In return we expect committment from the ringer and we welcome them as part of our team from day 1 expecting them to attend practice nights from the start. They always get an opportuinty to ring, e.g. backstrokes to rounds. Every tower is different, so make your own decisions about how you manage this. Training centres charge to teach - towers should consider this too. We have the same facilities - simulator, cctv and ART accredited teachers. Good luck.
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