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Procedure for Handcrafts Two day Schools


The School is expected to last 8 hours - 4 hours teaching provided each day.

Headquarters is responsible for and will re-imburse the Federation for the cost of the venue, food for the teacher and one Federation representative, if necessary, and any expenses incurred for mileage in chauffeuring teacher around. Teachers will be sent a claim form direct from Headquarters for re-imbursement of their fee, travel and, if home hospitality is not possible, overnight accommodation.

Federations charge each member attending a fee of £15 per member. Members attending for only one day require to pay the full fee. The fees should be forwarded direct to Headquarters prior to the School. The usual number for a School is 12 pupils.

During August/September Guild Secretaries in the Federations are sent a circular about arranging a 2 day school or crafts class with an Application Form. When applications are received from Federations every effort will be made to secure a teacher in the subject and on the dates requested.

Once confirmed by the teacher the Federation will be informed of who the teacher, with name, address and telephone number. A list of requirements for the class together with a Registration Form and 'Actual' Expenses Claim Form for completion will be sent to Guild Secretaries.

The Teacher will also be sent confirmation giving the Federation H & H Guild Secretary's name, address and telephone number and enclosing the appropriate Claim Form.

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