LinMM Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Sorry to keep harping on about this just trying to understand the procedures properly …but..if somebody was awarded an MDS and they didn’t need it at all ( I know this would be rare) would that unused MDS be then awarded to another student? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) 46 minutes ago, LinMM said: Sorry to keep harping on about this just trying to understand the procedures properly …but..if somebody was awarded an MDS and they didn’t need it at all ( I know this would be rare) would that unused MDS be then awarded to another student? Yes the award would be given to someone else who has indicated that they require a MDS. Each school will have a set amount of MDS places they can hand out, unlike the DaDa there is no pot of money you either have an MDS place funding or not. These places are given out on talent and not financial need, so if a family's income was £120k a year and they were offered a MDS place they would just get less support from government than a person who was offered a MDS place and their family income was £30K. I think last year the cut off was £150k for MDS funding but don't quote me on that. Edited March 8 by Ballet Dreams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Yes it would. The school has a set number of awards and if a student is not eligible either because they don't meet residency requirements or have a very high family income (it's somewhere around £150-200k per year I think) then it will be given to someone who is eligible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Thankyou Ballet Dreams and Jewel I think I’ve finally got my head around this!! None of the whole audition process seems wonderfully transparent to be honest. Anyway best of luck to all those hoping for an MDS hope it’s your lucky year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 (edited) Back in our day Hammond had the wonderful Janet Starmer who used to explain the process in clear, simple detail to parents. It was a sad day when she lost her job in the big re-organisation. Edited March 8 by Jewel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancemum100 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Anyone had any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance86 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I think if we were to hear anything then it would be after the Easter holidays. 🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance86 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 An email has been sent out with an update. Hope everyone has it and is prepared for the wait. Good luck to the waiters 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletMummy123 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hi! Does anyone here know do the Hammond ever offer full scholarships on a non-means tested basis? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I doubt it though tbh they do make it very clear that finance matters must remain confidential. If ever 100% bursary is given I imagine it’s to make dancers only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 10 hours ago, BalletMummy123 said: Hi! Does anyone here know do the Hammond ever offer full scholarships on a non-means tested basis? X Usually when people say they have a 'full scholarship' they just mean they have got MDS funding (in my experience anyway!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I've never known it. They used to give 50% bursaries as standard to non MDS holders but I believe they are a lot less generous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) I think the only 100% bursary that might be awarded at any school would most likely be to male dancers as they are still in short supply & money may be deciding factor in a boy selecting one school over others when several offers are quite likely received. Also 100% funding might be secured from a one off sponsor agreement from an individual donor/supporting body/charity but invariably these days anything charity based will be means tested so full support unlikely - even by MDS/DaDa - unless at the very lowest end of household income. Edited March 20 by Peanut68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to a boy dancer Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I have only ever known MDS or 30% bursary however this may have changed and I have head of people negotiating their fees. May not be true. Please don’t give up hope. There will be so much movement in the next couple of months x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancemum100 Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Has anyone had any news of movement on the waiting list yet? I was hoping there might be some now all the offers are out 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance86 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I assume we would start to hear about movement after the holidays, if there were to be any. I’m just keeping my fingers crossed to find out about the support fund 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissieloo Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Nothing here either. I'm presuming there will be no staff in for the next three weeks with it being Easter so I'm not expecting to hear anything for a while now. It's proving to be a good lesson in learning patience. Although I'm proving to be a poor student! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemroar Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Is there anyone on this thread who has a dancer starting at Tge Hammond this year? My daughter has a place and I’m keen to get to know other parents of year 7 2024 intake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA-mummy Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 7 minutes ago, Gemroar said: Is there anyone on this thread who has a dancer starting at Tge Hammond this year? My daughter has a place and I’m keen to get to know other parents of year 7 2024 intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA-mummy Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Hey. My daughter starting dance year 7 this coming September 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Hello @MA-mummy and @Gemroar and welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 23/03/2024 at 09:06, Lissieloo said: Nothing here either. I'm presuming there will be no staff in for the next three weeks with it being Easter so I'm not expecting to hear anything for a while now. It's proving to be a good lesson in learning patience. Although I'm proving to be a poor student! Admin staff at least are still in this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 There is a second hand Hammond uniform thread if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traineedancemum Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Ballet-mum-8017553946284 said: There is a second hand Hammond uniform thread if anyone is interested. I’m rubbish at doing searches on here. How would I find it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 hours ago, Traineedancemum said: I’m rubbish at doing searches on here. How would I find it please? There's this one: And this one: If you have different requirements you could start a new thread on the For Sale/Wanted subform with the word Wanted in the title: https://www.balletcoforum.com/forum/28-for-sale-wanted/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 On 01/04/2024 at 15:53, Traineedancemum said: I’m rubbish at doing searches on here. How would I find it please? Hi, I have sent you a private message as I have some uniform available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTMUM Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 We got a call just before Easter. My daughter has been offered a DADA for The MT Diploma. We are over the moon as we couldn't afford full fees. I hope everyone else hears something soon. Xx 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissieloo Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 18 hours ago, MTMUM said: We got a call just before Easter. My daughter has been offered a DADA for The MT Diploma. We are over the moon as we couldn't afford full fees. I hope everyone else hears something soon. Xx That's great news- congrats! X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancemum100 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 On 12/04/2024 at 22:26, MTMUM said: We got a call just before Easter. My daughter has been offered a DADA for The MT Diploma. We are over the moon as we couldn't afford full fees. I hope everyone else hears something soon. Xx That’s great news. Anyone heard anything about MDS coming avalaible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance86 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 17 hours ago, Dancemum100 said: That’s great news. Anyone heard anything about MDS coming avalaible? I would assume after the next lot of auditions they are holding before we start to hear anything 🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) On 25/03/2024 at 22:11, Gemroar said: Is there anyone on this thread who has a dancer starting at Tge Hammond this year? My daughter has a place and I’m keen to get to know other parents of year 7 2024 intake. My daughter is starting in year 7 in Sept and has a scholarship! We’ve not heard much since finding out! 🤞 for everyone waiting x Edited April 19 by Jan McNulty Edited to remove child's name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancemum100 Posted Thursday at 08:11 Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:11 Anyone else starting to lose hope? I haven’t heard of any movement on waiting lists at all 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance86 Posted Friday at 10:25 Share Posted Friday at 10:25 On 25/04/2024 at 09:11, Dancemum100 said: Anyone else starting to lose hope? I haven’t heard of any movement on waiting lists at all 😞 I don’t think there will be any movement until the offers are officially in place and accepted. I believe no one has officially had the official MDS offer with the amount of funding they will receive. It’s a case of waiting to hear from support fund first. Those with MDS offers will still be waiting to hear how much funding they would be entitled to….But yes I’ve started to lose hope and starting to plan ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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