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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Special school launches inclusive orchestra
Pupils at UK’s largest special school given gift of music thanks to pioneering instruments and notation system from Digit Music The UK’s…
What does Benedict’s Law mean for music education?
Benedict’s Law: A guide for music education providers Benedict’s Law is new statutory guidance aimed at helping improve allergy response and reduce…
Managing Standstill Grants: An Unsustainable Expectation
A blog from Gary Griffiths, Music Mark’s Hub support consultant. The English Music Hub 26/27 allocations are finally in and they are,…
How to Inspire Children with Early Years Music
As part of our launch for the ‘Early Years | A Common Approach‘, Music Mark has worked closely with a number of…
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…
