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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Bridget’s Blog: Anyone got a time machine?
Ok, so perhaps it’s just me, but I’m disappointed that no one has actually invented a time machine yet. There are so…
How Langley Academy Primary Embeds Music in School Life
Following the launch of the Music Mark of Recognition in September 2025, we heard from Langley Academy Primary, who were invited to…
Reflections on the Ofsted Update – Issue 1
Last week, we welcomed HMI Christopher Stevens to present an Ofsted update on music in schools. We were surprised by the volume…
Research Shorts: Young Men, Music and Mental Health
This week I met Alex Theophilus to talk about his doctoral project entitled ‘Young men and their use of music in coastal…
What do Ambition & Quality mean to composers?
On Monday 17th November, we are delighted to welcome Michael Price, Aileen Sweeney and James B Wilson to our Annual Conference for…
Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
On 20th October 2025, the Government published a white paper on post-16 education and skills. Music Mark welcomes the government’s attention to…
Initial Teacher Training Bursary: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
The three music subject associations, Music Mark, the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), and the Music Teachers’ Association (MTA), have written to…
T-Time: Musical Opportunities and Extra-Curricular Provision
Facilitated by Music Mark’s School Manager Abi Marrison, T-Time is a shorthand for ‘Music Teachers Time to Talk Termly on Topics and…
Music Mark Chair Wins Classic FM’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to Peter Smalley, Chair of Music Mark’s Board of Trustees, on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Classic FM…
