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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…

18th Mar 2024

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…

14th Mar 2024

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….

6th Mar 2024

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…

12th Mar 2024

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…

15th Feb 2024

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…

30th Jan 2024

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…

8th Jan 2024

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…

11th Dec 2023

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…

6th Nov 2023

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