Schools
We believe that music should be at the heart of every school. Through our support for schools, we empower teachers to champion music in the classroom.
Whether you’re a class teacher and music is just one of your many subjects, the school music lead, a music curriculum teacher, a headteacher or a governor, we’re here to support you and the young people you work with. Our role as a Subject Association for music education is to:
- Support you by providing guidance, training and resources
- Connect you with the music education network across the UK
- Influence policy on your behalf and amplify the voice of the music education network
Three ways for schools to get involved:
Get Started for Free
Explore the Music Mark website free of charge, your one-stop directory for training, events, resources, jobs and news from across the music education sector.
School Membership
As well as access to our member-only training, events, resources and discounts, you can show your commitment to our mission with a School Member logo.
Music Mark of Recognition
Get recognised by your local music service and commit to three music education pledges to receive a certificate and logo to display in your school.
Our vision is for accessible and excellent musical learning and engagement, inspiring and enriching the lives of all children and young people.
Get Started for Free
Whether you need support in the classroom, networking opportunities, or help understanding the latest news from the music education sector, we’ve got something for you:
- Use our training and events calendar to find professional development opportunities including updates from national bodies, practical sessions to build your confidence and networking groups for peer-to-peer collaboration.
- Browse our resources library for curriculum inspiration, summary documents, and support with advocating for the value of music education in your school:
- Sign up for our email newsletters to stay up to date with the latest national and regional sector news, training, events, resources and jobs.
School Membership
Looking to get more from Music Mark? As a School Member, you can access our full range of member benefits.
Becoming a School Member does not provide access to the Music Mark of Recognition. Only schools that have been invited to receive the Music Mark of Recognition by their local music service can access and display the Music Mark of Recognition certificate and logo.
This membership is for settings outside of the Further Education, Higher Education and specialist music education sectors.
Supporting
- Get advice and support from the Music Mark team.
- Attend our member-only training and events including webinars, sector summits and Big Meets.
- Get discounted tickets to our training, Annual Conference and other national and regional events.
- Access our library of member-only resources including recordings of training sessions and webinars, toolkits, templates and lots more.
- Get offers and discounts from our Industry Partners with our Member Offers.
Connecting
- Use our School Member logo on your website and publications.
- Join Peer Groups to network and problem-solve with colleagues across the country.
- Get a listing in our Member Directory.
- Advertise your job vacancies on our Jobs Board with a 60% discount on listings. If you’re submitting an advert for a voluntary role, we’ll advertise it free of charge, normally £50+VAT for non-members.
- Publish your latest news and success stories with us.
- Submit a proposal to present at our Annual Conference.
- Sign up to receive our monthly Member Newsletter for updates on the latest national and regional sector news, training, events, resources and more.
Influencing
- Join our accredited subject association for music education.
- Contribute your expertise to the development of guidance, resources and programmes.
- Get your voice heard in our work advocating for music education to local and national government and across the sector.
- Vote and stand in elections to our Board of Trustees.
Music Mark is here to support your whole school. When you join us as a School Member, you can create as many logins within your school as you like so that your whole staff team can benefit from our training, events, resources, offers, newsletters and lots more.
The Music Mark of Recognition
The Music Mark of Recognition for Schools launches in September 2025. Join us for one of our Music Mark of Recognition Explained sessions to find out more.
Your local music service can invite your school to receive a Music Mark of Recognition:
The Music Mark of Recognition for Dedication & Improvement- The Music Mark of Recognition for Ambition & Quality
You’ll receive a certificate to display in your school and a logo to use on your website, emails, and letters.
In order to access your certificate and logo, you’ll need to agree to the Music Mark of Recognition pledge which is printed on the certificate:
By accepting the Music Mark of Recognition, this school pledges to:
- Advocate for the importance of music education in the curriculum and creative life of our school
- Provide an equitable, diverse and inclusive music education for every young person
- Welcome opportunities to broaden our musical horizons by working with providers in our community and beyond
When you receive a Music Mark of Recognition, you’ll also be able to join us as a School Member with a 50% discount.
The Music Mark of Recognition is supported through a partnership with ABRSM. Find out more about the work they do and some of the resources they could provide for your school.
