Schools & Teachers
News from Music Mark Schools
Reflections on the Ofsted Update – Issue 2
On Tuesday 21st October, we welcomed HMI Christopher Stevens to present an Ofsted update. You can watch the recording here. This is the second…
Curriculum & Assessment Review: Music Mark Summary
It has been a year since the Call for Evidence for the Curriculum & Assessment Review opened, marking the start of evidence-gathering towards the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and…
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…
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…
What’s coming up for schools at Music Mark?
We’re excited to continually develop and expand our offerings for schools here at Music Mark. The launch of the Music Mark of…
Initial Teacher Training Bursary for Music Cut
Music Mark is disappointed to learn that the government have withdrawn the provision of a bursary payment for those training to be…
How to adapt music-making for Autism Resource Bases
With the 2025 Music Mark Annual Conference quickly approaching, Alex Lupo and Beth Pickard told us more about what you can expect…
Introducing the Music Mark of Recognition for Schools
Music Mark is excited to launch the Music Mark of Recognition for Schools: a way for schools to receive recognition from their…
New ABRSM Woodwind Syllabuses celebrate music from across the globe
Classics from Musorgsky and Vivaldi, pieces from some of the world’s most exciting new composers and popular tracks from Hamilton and Barbie…
Castle Rock School launch Year 7 Instrumental Programme
The Castle Rock School is a 2024/25 Music Mark School, educating students from 11 to 18. The school has launched a new…
What’s coming up in Music Mark’s Autumn Events Programme?
Kick off the next academic year with our exciting training and events programme, designed to support your work, whatever your role is…
