Information for Parents
We are committed to creating an environment where the safety, welfare and development of our young people is our ultimate priority. Download our Information Pack below for detailed information on how we run our projects.Â
24 hour pastoral team
Our dedicated Pastoral Team – made up of one Pastoral Lead and three experienced team members – is available 24 hours a day during a project to provide continuous practical and emotional support. These caring professionals are well-versed in working with young people and are there to ensure that every young person feels safe, supported, and cared for throughout their time with us.
For children aged 11–15, the team acts in loco parentis, and for those aged 16 and over, we maintain a clear and compassionate duty of care, ensuring their health, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.
Our Pastoral Team is overseen by Joshua Gordon, our Outreach and Welfare Manager, who also serves as the Designated Safeguarding Lead. All staff working directly with young people are fully DBS-checked, and we operate under comprehensive safeguarding policies that reflect our deep commitment to the safety and welfare of everyone involved in our projects.
Costs
Summer & Upskill Camp Costs
A Camp will cost between £700 – £1000. This covers:
- All accommodation costs for the duration of the project (five nights)
- Three meals per day, plus snacks
- A Grade 6 qualification from Mountview Exams
- Expert training from industry-leading creative teams
- Pastoral care from four highly-experienced, DBS-checked team members
- Videos of final showcase
Production Costs for Performers
For Performers on Productions, the cost will be between £1,900 – £2,100. This covers:
- All accommodation costs for the duration of the project (fifteen nights)
- Three meals per day, plus snacks
- A Grade 8 qualification from Mountview Exams
- Pastoral care from four highly-experienced, DBS-checked team members
- All production costs required to stage a professional show
- An opportunity to perform at a renowned regional venue
- Events on your day off
- Expert training from industry-leading creative teams
- Travel during project
- Performance photographs and videos
Production Costs for Musicians
For Musicians on Productions, the cost will be between £800 – £1000. This covers:
- All accommodation costs for the duration of the project (seven nights)
- Three meals per day, plus snacks
- A certificate of participation from MX
- Expert training from industry-leading creative teams
- Pastoral care from four highly-experienced, DBS-checked team members
- All production costs required to stage a professional show
- An opportunity to perform at a renowned regional venue
- Travel during project
- Performance photographs and videos
Bursary Scheme & Payment Plans
All our course fees are heavily subsidised by the funding we receive. Furthermore, we operate a Bursary Scheme for Productions that offers bursaries of up to 95% of the course fees. Anyone who has a gross household income of up to £40,000 per year is eligible to apply.
All course fees can be broken down into smaller instalments across several months, and we are very happy to consider longer payment plans. If funding assistance or advice would be helpful, please call the office on 0113 320 1018. We are always available to discuss options and are committed to ensuring we limit any barriers to a young person’s involvement.
BYMT Timeline
We work cyclically at BYMT, so if you’re new to us, here is an outline of when things happen.
July – Online Auditions for Performers and Musicians available to book.
September – In-Person Auditions for Performers and Musicians available to book.
October onwards – Summer and Upskill Camps begin to go on sale.
November – Online Auditions take place.
December – End of year concert for previous year’s Young Company.
January / February – In-Person Auditions Tour take place.
End of February – Performers who have auditioned for productions will receive outcomes. For those who have received a production offer for Easter, acceptance forms and payment plans will be sent out to be completed.
March – Information Packs and Details for Meet and Greet sent to Easter Production Young Company and details of Self-Tapes are sent to Production Performers.
April – Easter production takes place.
End of April – Musicians who have auditioned for Summer Productions will receive outcomes. For those who have received a production offer, acceptance forms and payment plans will be sent out to be completed.
May – Information Packs are sent for all productions.
June – Camps begin selling out and Information Packs are sent out to attendees. Details on ‘Meet and Greets’ and self tapes are sent to Young Company in productions. Payment plans must be set up and agreed with Casting and Young Company Manager by this point.
July – Our summer season begins!