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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…

Music Hub Investment Programme Announcement

The Music Hub Investment Programme, administered by Arts Council England, gave organisations the opportunity to apply to become a Hub Lead Organisation…

An update to the Capital Grant for Musical Instruments

We recently held an event alongside the Music Industries Association where Arts Council England and the Department for Education gave an update…

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…

18th Mar 2024

Advanced British Standard: Share your views

The Department for Education consultation on the proposed reforms to post-16 education is open and will close on 20th March 2024. Your…

Music Hub Partnership Opportunity with AYM

Musical talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t; family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. Awards for Young Musicians…

Response from the new Schools Minister

On the 23rd November, we wrote to the new Schools Minister to introduce Music Mark and outline our view of the current…

20th Dec 2023

Accessible Formats in Music Education: Music Hub Partnership Opportunity

RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People, is the UK’s leading sight loss charity, offering practical and emotional support to blind…

15th Dec 2023

Teachers’ Pensions Scheme: Transitional Protection Regulations

Government consultation response, July 2023 If you were a member of the TPS on 31st March 2012 and had continuous service until…

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