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The latest developments in the music education sector
Art and music brings pupils together in Barnet
Two schools in Barnet, north London, joined forces earlier this year to develop the relationships between disabled and non-disabled young people through…
‘Fidel the musical’ song-writing competition open to all UK schools, colleges & universities
Attention all MUSIC, English, History, Politics, and Spanish teachers Coming after Easter! An exciting and educational competition for the summer and/or autumn…
Innovative conference highlights music technology tips for SEN settings
Delegates from across the UK descended on the MAC Arts Centre, Birmingham recently for an innovative music technology conference organised by music charity…
Winners of the Character Awards announced
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces the 27 schools and organisations winning £15,000 for their work in character education. Investing in character education…
Kirklees Music School looks to the future after council budget cut falls on music lessons
KMS say to cut whole budget is “incredibly harsh” and thank public for support The sound of music will continue, despite cuts…
New commission on primary assessment
A teacher-led commission is being set up to help primary schools in England find new ways of assessing their pupils’ progress. The…
Nick Gibb Speech: Assessment after levels
Nick Gibb outlines the support given to schools as they move away from level descriptors. Reform is an important think tank because…
Radical curriculum overhaul proposed in Wales
A radical change to how and what children in Wales are taught is under consideration 26 years after the national curriculum was…
Simon Rattle, music education and a new concert hall for London
Charlotte Higgins is right to highlight the fact that building a new concert hall in London is shortsighted unless the issue of…
Gareth Malone OBE Becomes Ambassador For ‘Music for All’
Music for All, charity of the UK musical instrument industry, is proud to announce Gareth Malone OBE has become one of their…
Labour promises more arts in school
Labour would use Ofsted inspections to put a greater emphasis on art in schools in England, says the party’s leader Ed Miliband….
UK Music Puts Forth Five-Point Policy Manifesto Ahead of Elections
With a general election set to take place in the United Kingdom May 7, umbrella trade body UK Music has issued an…
