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Updates from the UK's music education sector
A Response to the Institute of Fiscal Studies Report
What is the ‘value’ of a degree? Yesterday, BBC News ran with the headline ‘Find out which university degrees could earn you most across…
Music Education in Schools: Latest News
Schools Manager Update: June 2026 We are near the end of the exam period for schools, anticipating results day in August. As we wait…
Research Short: Challenging the salvation stories of music education
This week, I spoke with Hanna Backer Johnsen on her recent article, ‘Challenging the salvation stories of music education: Adolescent music school…
DfE Enrichment Benchmarks: a Reflection
On Monday 15 June, the Department for Education (DfE) published a new set of enrichment benchmarks aimed at ensuring that children and…
Why is Coaching a Great CPD Option?
Paul Douglas, one of Music Mark’s accredited and qualified Coaches, shares how his group coaching programme has empowered and delivered tangible results…
Music Hubs Funding Cuts: Music Mark Responds
Following the confirmation on Wednesday 17th June 2026 that the English Music Hub network will receive a revenue grant of £76m for…
Music Mark Leadership Events 2026
Music Mark is delighted to announce a programme of leadership-focused events and CPD designed to inspire, challenge, and empower current and aspiring…
Protect Yourself Against Delegate List Scams
If you receive an email claiming to be from Music Mark offering to sell you an attendee list for one of our…
Schools Raise Their Voices for Nature
Schools invited to join Sing2Save campaign this September A new national campaign is inviting schools across the UK to use music as…
