Common use of EXTERNAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

EXTERNAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. In certain circumstances the BBC will contribute towards the cost of external training or development to aid a Player’s musical advancement. The main condition for eligibility for training or development is that the activity must be of benefit to the BBC because it is relevant to a Player’s current role. Assistance may also be provided in cases where it is relevant to a post which the Player is likely to hold in the foreseeable future. Assistance will not be given for courses related to vague prospects or for general educational courses at degree or other levels. Typical activities include: • Lessons • Posture control and correction (e.g. physiotherapy) • Masterclasses • Self-development • Alexander Technique • Team building Financial assistance will only be given with the Orchestra Manager’s approval and in some cases may only be a partial contribution to the cost of the training or development. Players who wish to request assistance should apply to their Orchestra Manager. Applications should be made in advance because retrospective approval will not normally be given. The BBC will pay the fees either directly to the Player on production of a receipt (if this has been agreed in advance with the Orchestra Manager) or directly to the training provider on production of a valid invoice which must contain the following details: • Player’s name • Orchestra’s name (e.g. BBC National Orchestra of Wales) • the type and dates of the training • whether the provider of the training is VAT registered or not. The Instrument Maintenance Allowance and External Training and Development Allowance can be claimed for either or both uses by each Player with the claim(s) being allowed up to £1000 (or pro-rata for part-time Players) in any one year. This is subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The new combined allowance will align with the financial year effective 1st April 2022. Unused allowances cannot be rolled over into a future financial year.

EXTERNAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. In certain circumstances the BBC will contribute towards the cost of external training or development to aid a Player’s musical advancement. The main condition for eligibility for training or development is that the activity must be of benefit to the BBC because it is relevant to a Player’s current role. Assistance may also be provided in cases where it is relevant to a post which the Player is likely to hold in the foreseeable future. Assistance will not be given for courses related to vague prospects or for general educational courses at degree or other levels. Typical activities include: • Lessons • Posture control and correction (e.g. physiotherapy) • Masterclasses • Self-development • Alexander Technique • Team building Financial assistance will only be given with the Orchestra Manager’s approval and in some cases may only be a partial contribution to the cost of the training or development. Players who wish to request assistance should apply to their Orchestra Manager. Applications should be made in advance because retrospective approval will not normally be given. Each Player can claim financial assistance of up to £523 (or pro-rata for part- time Players) in any one year, subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The BBC will pay the fees either directly to the Player on production of a receipt (if this has been agreed in advance with the Orchestra Manager) or directly to the training provider on production of a valid invoice which must contain the following details: • Player’s name • Orchestra’s name (e.g. BBC National Orchestra of Wales) • the type and dates of the training • whether the provider of the training is VAT registered or not. The Instrument Maintenance Allowance and External Training and Development Allowance can be claimed for either or both uses by each Player with the claim(s) being allowed up to £1000 (or pro-rata for part-time Players) in any one year. This is subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The new combined allowance will align with the financial year effective 1st April 2022. Unused allowances cannot be rolled over into a future financial year.

EXTERNAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. In certain circumstances the BBC will contribute towards the cost of external training or development to aid a Player’s musical advancement. The main condition for eligibility for training or development is that the activity must be of benefit to the BBC because it is relevant to a Player’s current role. Assistance may also be provided in cases where it is relevant to a post which the Player is likely to hold in the foreseeable future. Assistance will not be given for courses related to vague prospects or for general educational courses at degree or other levels. Typical activities include: • Lessons • Posture control and correction (e.g. physiotherapy) • Masterclasses • Self-development • Alexander Technique • Team building Financial assistance will only be given with the Orchestra Manager’s approval and in some cases may only be a partial contribution to the cost of the training or development. Players who wish to request assistance should apply to their Orchestra Manager. Applications should be made in advance because retrospective approval will not normally be given. The BBC will pay the fees either directly to the Player on production of a receipt (if this has been agreed in advance with the Orchestra Manager) or directly to the training provider on production of a valid invoice which must contain the following details: • Player’s name • Orchestra’s name (e.g. BBC National Orchestra of Wales) • the type and dates of the training • whether the provider of the training is VAT registered or not. The Instrument Maintenance Allowance and External Training and Development Allowance can be claimed for either or both uses by each Player with the claim(s) being allowed up to £1000 (or 1,030(or pro-rata for part-time Players) in any one year. This is subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The new combined allowance will align with the financial year effective 1st April 2022. Unused allowances cannot be rolled over into a future financial year.