News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
Teachers’ Pensions Scheme: Transitional Protection Regulations
Government consultation response, July 2023 If you were a member of the TPS on 31st March 2012 and had continuous service until…
Royal Scottish National Orchestra announces global partnership with Charanga
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and Charanga are delighted to announce an exciting new global partnership. Over the coming year,…
Research Roundup – November 2023
Welcome to the November Research Roundup. There’s lots to cover across all different kinds of music education, from teaching the saxophone, music…
A Letter to the new Schools Minister
On 13th November 2023, Damian Hinds was appointed as the new Schools Minister. Last week we wrote to The Minister to offer…
Holiday Pay Clarity Reached
Following the Harpur Trust vs Brazel case, the UK government consulted early in 2023 on proposals to change the law on calculating…
Join our Climate Crisis Steering Group
Following the success of our Talk into Action and Get Playing campaigns, we are now focusing on the Climate Crisis for our…
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
Bridget’s Blog: Evaluating our approach towards the Climate Crisis
I don’t think there is a single place in the British Isles that hasn’t been affected by the severe weather we have…
Bridget’s Blog: What’s in a name?
The UK Association for Music Education – Music Mark – is the ripe old age of 10 this year! When two membership…
Bridget’s Blog: Welcome back for a new academic year
Well, it’s been an interesting Summer, hasn’t it? The weather hasn’t quite been, well, ‘summer’ and for many of us it’s been…
Bridget’s Blog: A timely reminder of why we do what we do!
After a week of attending some inspiring events, CEO Bridget Whyte reflects on why it’s so important to take a step back…
Bridget’s Blog: What to expect at Music Mark’s Annual Conference 2023
Based all around the theme of ‘dynamism’, CEO Bridget Whyte gives a glimpse into what to expect from Music Mark’s 2023 Annual…
Bridget’s Blog: From Talk to Action – Music Mark’s steps towards a more inclusive future with I’M IN
Having encouraged the sector to pledge their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion with the Talk into Action movement, CEO Bridget Whyte…
