Decision details

In 2012, the music service, as part of a full restructure, was relocated from the Mary Woollett Centre with the majority of its provision, including ensemble delivery, relocated to the Point, home of Doncaster Community Arts (Darts), who in 2012 became joint lead partner of Doncaster Music Education Hub, along with Doncaster Music Service. The location has worked well for the past five years and the ensemble thrived in their new location, as too has the partnership between the two lead organisations. This is reflected in feedback from the Arts Council who are responsible for the governance of all Music Hubs throughout England on behalf of the Department of Education.
The rehearsal space at the Point is excellent in terms of its location, accessibility and indeed, quality in terms of acoustics. Facilities for parents are also excellent to safeguarding. Having back office support running in tandem along-side the ensembles is essential in terms of support for the ensemble leaders, children and indeed parents and supports the Councils safeguarding policy.
A good number of the ensembles delivered at the Point do so outside of normal office hours, including weekends, which is another major consideration when choosing a suitable location.
The Point also provides excellent storage space for resources which is essential for their smooth efficient delivery.
Note: the licence will not include free parking for music service staff.

To enter into a licence to occupy rehearsal space at the Point, for the delivery of Music Service/Hub ensembles and office space to support the delivery.

A full feasibility has been completed which was referenced in the LOCYP Functional review.