2008 - celebrating
eighteen years
of storytelling
for children
& families

                          crickcrack productions
                                                                 crickcracking storytelling and voice-overs

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school & library booking is easy!

 storytelling, singing and music making for as little as £1 per head*

I do all the paperwork!

You are very welcome to email your enquiries
and to book via email.
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You may prefer to 'phone 01268 416195, and we'll have a chat
to see what arrangements are best for your school or library.
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If you choose to book, I'll take some details, then email you
a confirmation followed by an emailed contract.
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 It's easy to calculate the cost, and no deposit is required.
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It's as simple as that!


For teachers & librarians
Storytelling bookings can be finalised
either by email or 'phone.
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Although the following details are aimed at schools, librarians may use them as a guide. I often visit more than one library in a day, so costs can be shared.
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Session prices from July 2007 to July 2008 inc.
*Please note minimum fees
Please enquire re. fees Aug. 08 to Jul. 09 inc.
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Fee is based on info. supplied by the school.
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There is no VAT
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There are max. audience numbers - please ask.
 


Normal Primary Days

The cost for a normal day of multiple perfs.
is based on £1 per pupil (school roll).

A normal full day min. is £199
This includes two to three perfs.
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A half day min. is £175
This includes up to two perfs.
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 A two day Pri. storytelling booking will typically include:
Day 1: 3 Inf. performances;  Day 2: 3 Junior perfs. -
 (This has been increased from 2)
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 Nursery sessions are now available (schools only).
Details on request.


Full Plus Primary Days

The cost for a Full Plus Day of multiple perfs.
is based on £1 per pupil (school roll).
A Full Plus Day min. is £295
This includes up to four perfs.

This format is advised when numbers are large.
You will save on a second day's travel costs.
Please note that for some larger schools, two days
are sometimes more appropriate 

A Full Plus Junior Day will now include up to 4 performances.
(This has been increased from 3)
 A Full Plus Primary Day will include 2 Junior perfs.
followed by 2 Infant perfs.
 


Secondary Days

 A normal full day of secondary workshops
(typically 3 sessions) is from £199
A half day of secondary workshops
(1 or 2 sessions) is from £175
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The cost for a normal day of perfs.
is based on £1 per pupil (school yr. roll).
A normal full day min. is £220
This includes up to two perfs.
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A half day min. is £175
This includes one perf.
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A Summer Literacy Scheme storytelling workshop is £175
 


Special Schools

The cost for a normal day of multiple perfs.
is usually £199 - £250
This includes three to four sessions.
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A half day min. is £175
This includes up to two sessions.
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Session times vary and are appropriate to the children involved.
They are usually anything from 20 to 45 mins. in length.

You know your children, and the difficulties they have, so I will always ask you for some outline details of the pupils in the proposed groups in order that the best content and approach are used. References from other Special Schools can be given.
 


Examples of session timings

 Main School & Library Page

Family Evenings


Additions

Even though petrol prices continue to rise, my travel
charges remain very low compared with county rates.
Current rate: 36ppm
Travel is always calculated from my Essex base.
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 Lunch, unless provided, will be added on full days.
 

Please note: For sessions to take place, all class teachers (rather than TAs) must remain with their children throughout.

Please enquire for separate consultancy, professional workshop and presentation fees.

Nursery sessions are now available (schools only). Details on request.

The following details form part of all educational (e.g. sch & lib) booking agreements and contracts
Please note that these conditions apply from the time of booking.
Please be aware that both verbal ('phone), and email bookings, are legally binding.
In the unfortunate event of you having to cancel, please let me know a.s.a.p.
Please make sure you speak to me (not e.g. answerphone or email)
I will try to book other venues for the date(s) and not charge you.
However, if I am unable to do so, you will be charged and invoiced at the following rates.
Cancellation made -
Between 2 - 3 calendar months before Perf./Wk.shops  - 25% of fee
Between 1 - 2 calendar months before Perf./Wk.shops  - 50% of fee
Between 0 - 1 calendar month before Perf./Wk.shops  - 100% of fee
If I have paid for accommodation and you cancel, you will be charged.
If I cancel, I will offer an alternative date with a 5% reduction on the session fee.
On completion of contract - If full payment is delayed, interest at 8% above current base rate may be charged.
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 Travel is always calculated from my Essex base. Although accommodation is not normally charged,
the travel fee will sometimes be used to contribute towards these costs.
If you cancel and I have already booked and paid for accommodation, you will be charged for this.

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