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Updates from the UK's music education sector
7 Leadership Skills Fostered in Arts Education
In my art classes, I have the privilege of working with students who have become fired up and eager to take on…
Ofsted’s “Better Inspection for All” report announces a greater focus on music in inspections
Ofsted’s new “Better Inspection for All” report makes reference to music in Point 27 as below: A focus on music in inspections…
Welsh National Opera chief’s school music cuts fear
It could take 15 years before the impact of cuts to music education services are felt, warns the Welsh National Opera’s chief…
Benefits of music education reinforced in new publication
Compelling evidence” for the benefits of music education are revealed in a new research review by internationally renowned Professor Susan Hallam MBE,…
Ed Vaizey – “sick and tired of local authorities stepping away from their responsibility for the arts”
The Conservative minister was speaking at the opening session of the 30th conference of the Association of British Orchestras at the Sage Gateshead….
Nicky Morgan Speech: Why Knowledge Matters
The Secretary of State for Education speaks on the importance of a knowledge-based curriculum and her vision for education. Good evening ladies…
Early education: You’re never too young to get a start in the arts
Before children become literate, music, painting, crafts and drama can give them powerful tools for communication and development Thomas Johnston is a…
What parents need to know about children’s brains on music
If you learned how to play a recorder or ukelele in school, you may have built up brain functions that boosted your…
Children’s music and arts initiatives receive £109 million boost
A range of projects that support children’s music, filmmaking, dance and local-heritage activities are to receive funding worth more than £109 million…
