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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Teachers’ Pension Scheme: An update for employers
An update on the Teachers Pension Scheme for employers with teachers in the scheme. On 11th March, the Department for Education confirmed…
Teachers’ Pension Scheme: Further Correspondence with the Schools Minister
In our recent correspondence with the Schools Minister, we’re pleased to hear that Local Authorities who employ teachers centrally will receive support…
‘Future Music Makers’ – Bringing Rap and Beatboxing into Schools
FUTURE MUSIC MAKERS was a ‘Test and Learn’ project for BACE (Bedford Arts and Cultural Education) taking place during Spring 2023. The…
Advanced British Standard: Share your views
The Department for Education consultation on the proposed reforms to post-16 education is open and will close on 20th March 2024. Your…
Response from the Schools Minister: Funding Confirmation
In continuation of our previous correspondence with the Schools Minister, we have received a response to our most recent letter sent on…
Research Roundup: Music at the centre of the curriculum
Over the next few months, I’ll be pulling together music education research in exploring the relationships between music and broader curriculum delivery….
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
Bridget’s Blog: Ensuring the Future of Music Education
As I recently flicked through the latest doormat flyer from one of the political parties who wants my vote I noted that…
Bridget’s Blog: Together, Schools and Academies #CanDoMusic
This month, we are joined by Music Mark’s Schools Lead, Abi Marrison, for a special guest-written edition of Bridget’s Blog all about…
Bridget’s Blog: Further reflections on the future of Talk into Action
Earlier this month, I published a blog about embedding Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) into our work as a next step in…
Bridget’s Blog: Embedding EDI as a golden thread
Talk into Action was created by Music Mark to support organisations in the music education sector to achieve their Equity, Diversity and…
Bridget’s Blog: ‘Tis the season
By now most of you will have sung at least one carol, eaten a mince pie and perhaps become an expert in…
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…