Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Support Confirmed for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
A communication was sent out yesterday (Thursday 15th August) from the Department for Education via Arts Council England to Music Hub Lead…
Teachers Pay Award: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
On 5th August 2024, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, following last week’s Government announcement that they…
A Letter to the new Minister of State for Education
On 18th July 2024 we wrote to Labour’s Minister of State for Education to offer our support as the Department for Education…
A Letter to the New Secretary of State for Education
On 11th July 2024 we wrote to Labour’s Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to congratulate her on her appointment and…
2024 Election: Labour’s Pledge to Music Education
With the confirmation that Labour will form the next government, the music education sector looks forward to working in partnership with the…
The English National Plan for Music Education
Titled The Power of Music to Change Lives, the refreshed National Plan for Music Education (NPME) in England was released on 25…
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…
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…
Ensuring the Future of Music Education
We have announced the development of six calls to action which will be presented to all political parties ahead of the UK…
Correspondence with the Schools Minister: Funding Shortfall
Over the past few months, we have had correspondence with the new Schools Minister, Damian Hinds, around the current landscape in the…
Schools Minister Response: Music Education Funding Shortfall
On 5th December we wrote, in partnership with the Independent Society of Musicians and the Musicians Union, to the Secretary of State for…
