Instrument Hire scheme

Instrument Hire Scheme for Children and Young People

Our Mission
We aim to make musical instruments accessible to children and young people, supporting their musical participation and progression.

Key Information

Who Can Hire Instruments
– Pupils receiving tuition from Wiltshire Associate Provider or Swindon Music Service tutors
– Primary Schools delivering Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET) – sometimes known as First Access

Scheme Administration

• Administered by The Learning Resources Hub (LRH) within Wiltshire Council Click here
• Administered by Swindon Music Service Click here

These schemes are overseen  by an Advisory Group from Swindon Music Service – The strategic lead for Swindon and Wiltshire within the GSW Music Hub

 Instrument Availability

What to Expect

• Serviceable and suitable instruments for young musicians
• Not brand new or pristine (more affordable than commercial hire)
• Instrument sets available for school use
• iPad sets available for schools and associate projects (only available from Swindon Music Service)

Financial Support Options

Hire Cost Reductions

• 100% reduction for:
  • Pupils eligible for Pupil Premium
  • Pupils with Special Education Needs and/or Disability
  • Looked After/In Care (LAC) pupils
• 50% reduction** for vulnerable pupils (at school’s discretion)

How to Apply
Subsidies applied automatically when requesting an instrument
Parents/carers must indicate support requirements during request

Academic Year 2024-2025 Highlights
Continuing hirers will be contacted separately about payment
Competitive pricing maintained

Hire costs

You can view the costs for the academic year 2024-25 below: