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These forms are not usually part of the NHS therefore it is a case of booking and paying privately (just from my experience). But I know ENBS were happy to accept another medical form which had already been organised. Good luck with the auditions everyone.

It must have changed from last year. All you can do is contact your GP and explain - and good luck.

You don't normally need to see a GP to have this form completed. These form are completed for a fee so it's usually a call to reception to organise and pay. Hope that helps.

With DADA funding, the schools have a pot of money to allocate and are required to rank the students according to their merrit. They then offer from the top down, so it always depends on the income assessment of those at the top of the list, to work out how far it goes.

We heard on the 7th February last year. Good luck!

The offer currently states 38days to reply - and then if it’s conditional, GCSE results may change things again for any waiting if conditions aren’t met. I hope that helps and good luck.

Centrals online final audition is the 14th April, so results may be after that?

MDS funding is available to overseas students after 2 calendar years at the school. Not just UK students.

With RBS and Elmhurst, all students receive MDS funding which is then means tested. There is a calculator on the RBS website which estimates the funding according to income and is a good indicator. Tring and Hammond have either a certain number of funded places available or a funding limit. Students may be offered a place without funding or be invited to a funding audition (thats the case at Tring I believe but I'm not sure about Hammond). I then believe places are reapplied for annually. But in addition to MDS there may be bursaries too. It is a little like looking into a crystal ball, but the only advice is to keep going and be open and host with your DC, because you won't know if you don't try. I hope that helps.

It depends upon which school you are applying for - some offer MDS to all students and some only have a limited amount of funds. The MDS is then means tested. Which school are you waiting to hear from?

May be of interest for those looking to audition for 23/24. I’ve just seen they are starting a PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) Associate Scheme in Birmingham this year. My DD who had a no for JA but started at WL in year 7 found an amazing PBT teacher for classes - the same lady is going to be running the associates apparently. and it seems to be a new opportunity with the full backing of the founder of PBT. It made a huge difference to my DD’s technique and strength, so for anyone who had a “not yet” it could be really good. Look for PBT Associates UK on Facebook or Instagram. Quote

I’ve just seen they are starting a PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) Associate Scheme in Birmingham this year. My DD who had a no for JA but started at WL in year 7 found an amazing PBT teacher for classes - the same lady is going to be running the associates apparently. It made a huge difference to her technique and strength, so for anyone who had a “not yet” it could be really good. Look for PBT Associates UK on Facebook or Instagram.

Congratulations to those who had a yes, and to those who had a no, there are many paths which I believe can be even better. My DD had either a No or a wait list each year, but was offered a place at WL for year 7. We are a few years on now at WL and she is still there - and it was ex JA’s that were assessed out and replaced with internationals. If you’re DC’s are upset, then help them understand please, because the world of ballet will be full of disappointments and huge competition - not being successful at auditions, not being chosen for cast or even growing and developing in a way that doesn’t fit the RB requirements. Find good training, let your DC love dancing, and let them develop the self motivation and confidence they need if they want to succeed. Good luck everyone.

Yes you collect Thursday and return them Friday.

Sorry I forgot - I think you’re right about a tour of the year 7 dorm. It all seems a bit of a blur now.