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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Research Short: How Group Music Lessons Boost Children’s Wellbeing
This week, I met with Claudia Fernández de Cañete García, Pastora Martínez Castilla and Graham Welch to discuss their recent article ‘The…
Early Years Resource Shortlisted for MDE Award
We’re delighted to announce that A Common Approach: Early Years has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Music Education Resource category at the…
Meet our Keynote Speaker for the Music Mark Conference 2026
In November, the Music Mark Conference 2026 on Inclusivity and Relevance in music education is taking place at The Spine in Liverpool….
Making Whole-Class Music More Inclusive
Through its Music-Makers Whole Class programme, OHMI brings specialist expertise in adapted instruments and equipment. Ahead of OHMI’s session at the Music…
What does Ofsted Expect from Music in Schools?
Reflections on the Ofsted Update – Autumn 2026 On Tuesday 6th October, Music Mark, in partnership with MTA and ISM, welcomed HMI…
How Can Music Prove Its Social Value?
How Orchestras Live and East Riding of Yorkshire Council used social value measurement to tell a clearer story about the difference live…
Be The Inspiration: Tackling the Music Teacher Recruitment and Retention Crisis
Today on World Teachers’ Day, we’re launching our latest campaign: ‘Be The Inspiration’. Music educators have a vital role in inspiring the…
Research Short: Secondary Music Teacher Identity
This week, I spoke with Dr Christopher Dalladay about his recent paper, ‘The personal and professional identity of secondary classroom music teachers…
How Music Creates Connection, Expression and Belonging
Phoenix Rising is a programme run by Coventry Music Service that provides music tuition and group experiences for care-experienced young people, giving…
