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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇’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 Singer’s current role. Assistance may also be provided in cases where it is relevant to a post which the Singer 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 Choral Manager’s approval and in some cases may only be a partial contribution to the cost of the training or development. Singers who wish to request assistance should apply to the Choral Manager. Applications should be made in advance because retrospective approval will not normally be given. Each Singer can claim financial assistance of up to £800 (or pro-rata for part- time Singers) in any one year, subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The BBC will pay the fees directly to the Singer on production of a receipt via the BBC’s expenses system Concur.

External Training And Development. In certain circumstances the BBC will contribute towards the cost of external training or development to aid a ▇▇▇▇▇▇’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 Singer’s current role. Assistance may also be provided in cases where it is relevant to a post which the Singer 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 Choral Manager’s approval and in some cases may only be a partial contribution to the cost of the training or development. Singers who wish to request assistance should apply to the Choral Manager. Applications should be made in advance because retrospective approval will not normally be given. Each Singer can claim financial assistance of up to £800 824 (or pro-rata for part- time Singers) in any one year, subject to submission of a valid receipt for each item of expenditure. The BBC will pay the fees directly to the Singer on production of a receipt via the BBC’s expenses system Concur.