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Updates from the UK's music education sector
A Call to Reverse Cuts to Higher Education Funding
A new government proposal to remove Price Group C1.2 funding for higher education music provision has prompted serious concern from across the…
Music Guide for Educators of Autistic Pupils
Live Music Now and the University of South Wales have launched a free, evidence-based guide to help music educators, school staff and…
Joint letter calls for action on music teacher recruitment
The government has frequently spoken of its ambition to revitalise music in schools, but schools urgently need more music teachers if they…
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…
