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Terms and Conditions - Saturday Italian School

School’s Director: Dr Daniele Pio Buenza
Email: school@learnitcambridge.co.uk 

Address: The Guildhall, 1-6 Corn Exchange St, Market St, Cambridge CB2 3QJ
Mobile & WhatsApp: +44 7833 728553

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These Terms and Conditions apply to participation in the LearnIt Cambridge – Saturday Italian School organised by the Director Daniele Pio Buenza (trading as LearnIt Cambridge), held at Hills Road Sixth Form College.

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1. Who Can Attend

  • The Saturday School accepts students from Reception to Year 13.

  • Lessons are divided by age groups and, within each age group, by ability level. These levels may include:

    • Base – little or no comprehension and limited ability to speak.

    • Intermedio – good comprehension, needs support to speak.

    • Avanzato – understands and communicates in Italian; aims to expand vocabulary, reading and writing.

    • Exam-focused tracks (GCSE or A-Level) – available for older students (Y8–Y13) where class and teacher availability allows.

  • Not all levels or courses are active immediately. As the project grows and teachers are added, additional classes will be opened.

  • Access to GCSE and A-Level preparation courses requires assessment. One weekly lesson may not be suitable for every student; LearnIt Cambridge may recommend additional support where needed.

2. Language Policy

  • Intermedio and Avanzato lessons are taught entirely in Italian.

  • Base lessons may use English when necessary to support comprehension.

  • For all levels, English may be used for safeguarding, safety, or wellbeing reasons.

3. Location and Timing

  • Lessons take place at Hills Road Sixth Form College.

  • Course times vary by age group and are displayed on the LearnIt Cambridge website.

  • Drop-off is permitted from 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

  • LearnIt Cambridge takes responsibility for children only from the moment a staff member is present in the classroom.

4. Booking, Registration, and Payment

  • Payment in full is required before the start of term in order to secure a place.

  • A Registration Form must be completed for each child. Without a valid Registration Form, payment will be refunded and the place offered to another student.

  • By completing payment, parents confirm that they have read and agree to:

    • These Terms and Conditions, and

    • The LearnIt Cambridge Data Retention Policy.

  • Courses are paid per term only.
    One-off or drop-in sessions are not permitted.

  • If enrolling after term has begun and space is available, fees will be calculated pro rata for the remaining lessons.

5. Pricing and Sibling Discounts

  • Each additional sibling receives a 10% discount.

  • Discounts may be reviewed annually; discounts for full-year bookings may be introduced in future years.

6. Cancellations, Refunds, and Consumer Rights

  • Parents have a legal right to cancel within 14 days of payment.

    • If the student has not attended any sessions, a full refund is issued.

    • If lessons have already been attended within this period, the cost of the attended lessons will be deducted from the refund.

  • Beyond the 14-day period, no refunds are offered, except in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Director.

  • If the school cancels a session, a replacement session or a refund for that session will be provided.

7. Level Placement, Progression, and Class Changes

  • LearnIt Cambridge commits to communicating clearly with parents and responding promptly to concerns.

  • If a child is not at the appropriate level, the school will notify parents. Where an appropriate alternative level is active:

    • the student may be moved to the more suitable class.

  • If the correct level is not active, parents may:

    • choose to keep the student in the current class for the remainder of the term, provided the child behaves cooperatively, or

    • withdraw the student and receive a refund for remaining lessons (pro rata).

  • If a child’s behaviour is significantly disruptive:

    • parents will be informed and given the opportunity to support improvements;

    • if the behaviour continues, the school may remove the student and issue a pro-rata refund.

  • These measures ensure a positive learning environment for all students.

8. Conduct and Participation

  • Students are expected to behave respectfully, participate enthusiastically, and follow instructions.

  • Disruptive or unsafe behaviour may lead to temporary or permanent exclusion as outlined in Section 7.

  • The school aims to support every student positively and respectfully at all times.

9. Health and Safety

  • LearnIt Cambridge does not provide snacks.

  • If students bring food and drinks, it must:

    • contain no nuts,

    • only water may be brought as a drink.

  • Parents must provide accurate medical, safeguarding, and emergency information in the Registration Form.

10. Safeguarding

  • All members of staff have an Enhanced DBS check.

  • LearnIt Cambridge does not employ volunteers for lesson delivery or supervision; all supervising staff are paid and DBS-checked.

  • Children must be picked up by a parent or by an authorised adult listed on the Registration Form. If a different adult is to collect the child, parents must provide prior written notice.

11. Photos and Recordings

  • Consent for photographs or recordings will be requested in the Registration Form.

  • No photos or recordings of children will be used publicly without explicit parental consent.

12. Communication

  • The school welcomes questions, feedback, and dialogue with families.

  • Contact details for the school can be found on the LearnIt Cambridge website.

13. Updates to Terms

  • LearnIt Cambridge may update these Terms and Conditions at any time.

  • Significant changes will be published on the website and communicated via email.

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