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We are a membership organisation, Subject Association, and an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) advocating for excellent musical learning in and out of school.
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Peer Groups, Mentoring and Coaching
Music Mark
Members Only
Music Mark Members are encouraged to take advantage of our year-round offer of professional development opportunities including peer groups and our mentoring and coaching programme.
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The Leadership Collective Leadership Development Programme
Music Mark
Member Discount
The Leadership Collective have created a bespoke leadership programme to enable your senior leadership team to find the best ways of working together, and to create empowered, inclusive and thriving work cultures.
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The I.D.E.A.L (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible, Leadership) Network
Music Mark
SLS 360
Member Discount
1st April 2026
Music Mark is delighted to be working in partnership with The I.D.E.A.L Network (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible, Leadership) to support our members in
their commitment to inclusive practice and cultures.
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An Introduction to Fundraising
Music Mark
Members Only
5th May 2026
11am - 12.30pm
Zoom (Online)
An introduction to fundraising for those in Music Education.
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Higher Education Conference: Past, Current and Future Progression Routes to HE
Music Mark
Member Discount
6th May 2026
9am - 5pm
School of Music, Cardiff University
Join us in Cardiff for the first in-person Higher Education Annual Conference to discuss Progression Routes to Higher Education for young people.
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The Schools Printed Music Licence Unpacked
Music Mark
Printed Music Licensing Limited
6th May 2026
4pm - 5pm
Zoom (Online)
Unpack the Schools Printed Music Licence, understand what you can legally copy and learn how you can stretch your school music budget.
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An Introduction to PR and Securing Coverage
Music Mark
12th May 2026
11am-12:30pm
Zoom (Online)
A practical, advice rich session to help you use the media to promote the brilliant things happening in your organisation.
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Peer Group: Instrumental and Vocal Tutors
Music Mark
14th May 2026
5pm - 6pm
Online (Zoom)
Music Mark peer groups allow people across the UK to connect, discuss and learn from people with similar roles within the Music Education Sector. This session is specifically for Instrumental and Vocal Tutors.
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Belonging by Design: Creating Cultures Where People Thrive
Music Mark
SLS 360
Member Discount
19th May 2026
3.30pm - 5pm
Online (Zoom)
In partnership with The I.D.E.A.L Network, explore psychological safety, trust, and data collection to intentionally design cultures of belonging.
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A Common Approach: Early Years Music
Music Mark
21st May 2026
4pm - 5.30pm
Online (Zoom)
Music Mark’s free online music teaching curriculum – A Common Approach – has a new section on Early Years Music Education. Join us to get the scoop on the new resource.
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T-Time
Music Mark
1st June 2026
4pm - 5pm
Online (Zoom)
T-Time online sessions are interactive sessions exclusively for classroom teachers to talk about their current teaching practice. T-Time is an opportunity to reflect with colleagues across primary, secondary and SEND settings around the UK and discuss hot topics affecting music education.
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Primary Music Series: BBC Ten Pieces & Other Resources
BBC
Music Mark
8th June 2026
3.30pm - 5pm
Zoom (Online)
A little help from my friends; the BBC leads a session to highlight the great resources and support that external partners can provide to educators, with the support of One Education Music Manchester. This session is a part of our Primary School Music Teaching series.
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First Aid for Youth Mental Health with Soundcastle
Music Mark
Member Discount
9th & 16th June 2026
9.30am - 1.30pm
Online (Zoom)
Obtain a FAA Level 2 Award / SCQF Level 5 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF)
and tools to help you support young people’s mental health.
The course is lead by Soundcastle, the music charity looking to boost wellbeing, build confidence, reduce loneliness, and support communities.
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Building Partnerships: Broadening Provision through Community Music-Making and the Wider Sector | The Secondary Music Teaching Series
Music Mark
Member Discount
9th June 2026
5-6.30pm
Online (Zoom).
Jenetta Hurst leads delegates through an interactive session to share true areas for development, planning, assessing provision and sharing good practice.
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Hidden Bias in Everyday Decisions
Music Mark
SLS 360
Member Discount
11th June 2026
3.30pm - 5pm
Online (Zoom)
In partnership with The I.D.E.A.L Network, move
beyond bias awareness to understand how it manifests in systems, habits, and organizational decision-making – and how to avoid it.
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Ofsted Update on Music in Schools
Independent Society of Musicians
Music Mark
Music Teachers' Association
25th June 2026
4.30-5.30pm
Online (Zoom)
Hosted by the MTA in collaboration with Music Mark and the ISM, hear from Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for Music at Ofsted.
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Leadership Development Conference with Andy Hind
Music Mark
Members Only
1st July 2026
9:30am - 3pm
The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham
A one-day, in-person conference for senior leaders working in music education organisations.
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Summer Summit | Without music it’s not an education!
Music Mark
Members Only
3rd July 2026
All Day
Cecil Sharp House, London (NW1)
Our Summer Summit “Without music it’s not an education!” will be
a day of celebrating how musical learning is transforming the lives of children and young people across the UK.
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Primary Music Ideas for Halloween
dabbledoo
Music Mark
1st October 2026
3.15pm - 4pm
Online (Zoom)
Join dabbledoo as they talk you through their free Halloween resource packs for Primary School aged children.
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Support for your Response to the Key Stage 4 Performance Measures Consultation
Music Mark
New
Free To Access
The government’s key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension consultation seeks views on proposals to improve key stage 4 academic performance measures and to extend school improvement support from the Department for Education’s targeted regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) service. This resource has been put together to help you complete the consultation, allowing you to share your views with the government on this important topic.
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Questions in the SEND Reform Consultation
Music Mark
New
Free To Access
A list of questions in the SEND reform consultation organised by the type of person they may be relevant to.
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The Secondary Music Teaching Series: Providing Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Music Teaching
Music Mark
Jenetta Hurst explores these curriculum-based approaches that incorporate and promote inspirational diverse ethnic representation and content at secondary level, as part of our Secondary Music Teaching Series.
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Securing the Future of Music Education in Wales – Sicrhau Dyfodol Addysg Cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru
Music Mark
Free To Access
In preparation for the 2026 Welsh elections for Senedd Cymru, we have created a focused set of priorities to directly influence the new Welsh Government’s agenda so that music education remains a top priority.
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A Summary of the Employment Rights Act 2025
Music Mark
This summary of the Employment Rights Act 2025 lists the changes introduced by the Act and (where known) when they will be implemented.
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Inclusive Event Facilitation with Celebrating Disability
Celebrating Disability
Music Mark
Resources from our October 2025 event with Celebrating Disability to support you in making your event more inclusive and accessible.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2024/25
Music Mark
Free To Access
Take a look at our annual review for the academic year 2024/25 to find out how we have been supporting our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect and influence in the future.
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The Secondary Music Teaching Series: Reframing advocacy for music education
Music Mark
Gain insights on how to best advocate for music to the senior leadership of your secondary school with Jenetta Hurst in this webinar recording.
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Ofsted Update on Music in Schools
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for Music, returned to speak with Music Mark in October 2025, this time with a focus on the recent changes to the Ofsted framework in relation to music and assessment.
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MuseClass Primary: Affordable music for every classroom
Hal Leonard Europe
Music Mark
Free To Access
Discover more about Hal Leonard Europe’s MuseClass Primary offer, and explore practical, curriculum-aligned strategies to enhance creativity, increase engagement, and build confidence for both non-specialist and specialist music teachers.
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The Secondary Music Teaching Series: The nuts and bolts of behaviour in the music room
Music Mark
Free To Access
In this webinar as part of The Secondary Music Teaching Series, Jenetta Hurst covered managing behaviour and getting the best out of your students in the secondary school classroom.
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Environmental Sustainability Practices in Music Hubs & Services
Music Mark
University College London
Free To Access
In response to the climate crisis and a growing need for sustainable practices in music education, Music Mark commissioned a research project to assess environmental sustainability within UK music services, education hubs and partner organisations. Conducted by UCL’s Department of Culture, Communication and Media, the study aimed to map current practices, identify barriers, and highlight good practices across the sector.
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The National Centre for Arts and Music Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
This collection of resources brings together news and documents relating to the The National Centre for Arts and Music Education. Find out more about what Music Mark is doing to support its Members and stay up to date with the latest news.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2024: Environmental Responsibility
Music Mark
Free To Access
With a focus on what we can do to be more environmentally responsible, our 2024 Annual Conference provided insight, inspiration and tangible actions for all those working across the music education ecology. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation
Music Mark
Free To Access
This collection of resources will help you understand how the government’s plans for devolution and local government reorganisation are impacting music education. Find out more about what Music Mark is doing to support its Members through these changes and stay up to date with the latest news.
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Facing The Music: Meeting the ambitions of the National Plan for Music Education
Demos
Music Mark
Free To Access
Demos has revealed that the government has inherited a “black hole” in its budget for music education amounting to a £161.4m shortfall.
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Make Your Mark: Notes on music education
Music Mark
Free To Access
Music Mark’s podcast dives into important topics and challenges facing the music education sector, speaking to a range of exciting guests and providing you with resources and advice to improve your practice.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2023/24
Music Mark
Free To Access
Take a look at our annual review for the academic year 2023/24 to find out how we have been supporting our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect and influence in the future.
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Ofsted Update on Music In Schools
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for Music returns to speak with Music Mark in October 2024, this time talking inspections and giving more details on SEND.
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Digital Innovation in Music Education Conference 2024
Digital Innovation in Music Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
Watch recordings from the inaugural Digital Innovation in Music Education Conference 2024.
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Asset Purchase and Management Agreement (APMA) Template
Music Mark
This Asset Purchase and Management Agreement (APMA) template has been created by legal firm, Bates Wells, specifically for use by Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) to support the requirements of the Arts Council England Capital Grant.
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Private Schools, VAT and Music Services
Music Mark
Free To Access
An assessment on whether VAT on private school fees has any effect on music services.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit
Music Mark
Free To Access
Following the 2024 riots, Music Mark put a call out to its members asking for projects and resources that champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI). This page brings together case studies and resources to help and inspire others to promote these values in their work.
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Music Hub Board Reporting Toolkit
Music Mark
This resource has been created as a tool for Hub Lead Organisations to use in their board reporting. The template is intended to act as a tool for reflection by Hub Lead Organisation leaders, to enable them to cover the requirements of board reporting for Arts Council England whilst enabling boards a digestible and clear agenda and outcomes for each meeting.
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Local Plan for Music Education 2024/2025 Resources
Music Mark
This series of templates, summaries and guidance for elements of the Local Plan for Music Education (LPME) has been developed by Gary Griffiths for Music Mark.
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A Common Approach: Introducing Tech & Tabla
Music Mark
Free To Access
In Spring 2024, we added an updated Music Tech category as well as a brand new Tabla section to A Common Approach, our online resource to support music educators in their teaching practice. Watch our in-depth introduction to these modules led by the people who helped create them.
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This Is Not A Rehearsal Asset Pack
Music Mark
Free To Access
Download our This Is Not A Rehearsal asset pack to share the campaign on your social media pages.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2023: Dynamism
Music Mark
Free To Access
In our 10th birthday year, our 2023 Annual Conference celebrated the achievements of the last decade of music education and looked forward to what the next 10 years might hold. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Spring Summit 2024
Faber Music
Hertfordshire Music Service
Inspiring Music
Music Mark
Swansea Music
University College London
Members can watch back the livestream from our 2024 Spring Summit and download resources from the day.
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Political Advocacy
Music Mark
In Spring 2024, Music Mark invited members to discuss the charity’s advocacy work and to help inform our political goals in a general election year, before running a session on Political Advocacy with arts and public affairs consultants and campaigning and electoral law experts.
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New Directions in Inclusive Music
Music Mark
In 2024, Music Mark teamed up with MEHEM Uprising’s Ben Sellers to deliver a series of online events around inclusive music with a focus on SEND in various settings.
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Ensuring the Future of Music Education in England
Music Mark
Free To Access
Music Mark has announced the development of six calls to action which will be presented to all political parties ahead of the UK election this year. The purpose of the six calls to action is to make the case to any new UK government that it should prioritise music education, understand its value and appreciate the positive impact music can have on health, wellbeing, academic achievement, and soft skills.
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An Introduction to Fundraising with Cause4
Cause4
Music Mark
Free To Access
A recording of our Introduction to Fundraising training with Cause4, along with useful links on the subject.
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Digit Music: Digital Music for a Modern Music Curriculum
Digit Music
Music Mark
Free To Access
Digit Music has introduced a series of free digital music classroom packs, designed to ignite inspiration for young learners and build confidence for teachers.
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Identifying Musical Talent and Potential: Spot the musical spark in your students
Music Mark
Young Sounds UK
Free To Access
An introduction to AYM’s Identifying Musical Talent and Potential (ITP) training.
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Diversification in Music Education: Why it matters & what to avoid to do it right
Music Mark
Sam Stimpson and Rhiannon Diamond highlight inequities in Music Education, and how to diversify the classroom or practice room in a non-tokenistic way.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2022/23
Music Mark
Free To Access
Take a look at our annual review for the academic year 2022/23 to find out how we have been supporting our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect and influence in the future.
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Capitalisation of Instruments: A brief guide to what, why and how
Music Mark
Music Hubs in England will be required to capitalise instruments and equipment bought with the £25M capital grant. This four-page guide explains what this means and what Hubs need to be aware of before they spend any of the capital grant.
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Briefing Note: Teachers Pension Scheme
Music Mark
This briefing note has been created for those running the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS), explaining the impact of both previous and upcoming changes to the TPS.
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An Update from Ofsted: The Music Subject Report
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for Music returns to speak with Music Mark in late 2023, this time with a focus on the new music subject report.
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Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy
Department for Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
Read our summary of The Department for Education’s strategy for sustainability and climate change for the education and children’s services systems.
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“We’re losing both schools and parents”: The Cost of Music Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
76% of Music Hubs and Services in England participated in a survey to help us understand the impact of their rising costs on children and young people. Read our report on the financial pressures facing Music Hubs and Music Services in England.
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Striking the right note: the music subject report
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Read our summary of the Ofsted subject report on the quality of music education in the schools inspected in England.
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Welcome Packs
Music Mark
If you’re a Music Mark Member, Industry Partner or Music Mark School, our Welcome Packs will help you make the most of your membership with all the details of how to use the benefits of your subscription.
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Music Hub Partnership Models with Arts Council England
Arts Council England
Music Mark
Free To Access
A recording of the Music Hub Partnership Models webinar and accompanying resources.
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School Music Development Plan Templates
Music Mark
Music Mark has developed template documents to help schools prepare their School Music Development Plan.
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Local Plan for Music Education 2023/2024 Resources
Music Mark
This series of templates for elements of the Local Plan for Music Education (LPME) has been developed by Gary Griffiths for Music Mark.
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Talk into Action
Music Mark
Free To Access
An Equity, Diversity and Inclusion movement for the Music Education sector.
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MusEd Safe
Brass Bands England
Music Mark
MusEd Safe is a partnership between Brass Bands England and Music Mark that gives Music Mark members discounted access to the Brass Bands England Body of Persons Approval (BOPA) to cover groups for child performance licencing requirements.
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Bates Wells: Formalising Partnerships
Bates Wells
Music Mark
Free To Access
In April and July 2023, Bates Wells joined Music Mark to explain the options for organisations partnering to create Music Hubs in the context of the Arts Council England Music Hub Investment Programme.
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Aurora and the Magical Toy Box: Creative Music-making in the Classroom
Aurora Classroom
Music Mark
In April 2023, Aurora Orchestra joined Music Mark to discuss its musical resources for Early Years, Key Stage 1, and SEND teachers.
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Music Mark Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026
Music Mark
Free To Access
Music Mark’s vision for music education, our mission for how we will do our part in meeting that vision, our values as a charity and the four strategic priorities which form the primary focus of our work for the next three years.
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Starting with Music: Building creative music lessons from a musical stimulus at KS1 and KS2
Music Mark
Learn how to create practical music lessons for KS1 & KS2 classrooms with Reading University’s Dr. Rebecca Berkley.
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Music: a guide for governing boards
Arts Council England
Music Mark
National Governance Association
Free To Access
This updated guide provides valuable information for governors of schools across England about the importance, benefits, and value of music education.
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Ofsted’s Deep Dives in Music
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for music, explains what to expect from a Deep Dive in music in 2023.
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Routes Into Teaching
Music Mark
Free To Access
Explore routes into a career in instrumental or vocal teaching.
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Music Licensing in Educational Settings: What you need to know
Christian Copyright Licensing International
Every Copy Counts
Music Mark
Printed Music Licensing Limited
PRS for Music Limited
Free To Access
Music Mark webinars from 2023, 2024 and 2025, regarding Music licensing in Music Education settings.
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Music Hub Support Programme 2022/2023
Music Mark
With the support of funding from Arts Council England, The Music Hub Support Programme 2022/2023 offered training, advice, coaching, metoring and more to all employees working in Music Hubs across England.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2021/22
Music Mark
Free To Access
Take a look at our annual review for the academic year 2021/22 to find out how we have been supporting our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect, and influence in future.
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Summer Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2022
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our April 2022 CPD Day.
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Music Hub Investment Programme
Arts Council England
Department for Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
Following the publication of the English
National Plan for Music Education
in June 2022, the Music Hub Investment Programme (administrated by Arts Council England) gave organisations the opportunity to apply to become a Hub Lead Organisation from September 2024. We collated resources relating to the Investment Programme here.
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ABRSM Exam Discount Scheme for UK Music Services
ABRSM
Music Mark
The ABRSM Exam Discount Scheme is designed to ease some of the financial barriers that families can face in accessing exams. If students have reached the standard required to take ABRSM exams but have been put off by the cost of exam fees, this scheme will enable music services to set a discount of up to 95% that enables them to access exams and receive a recognised qualification.
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Instrument Stocks, Repairs and Storage Big Meet
Music Mark
This webinar recording includes includes discussions on the strategic management of instrument stocks, repairs & storage across the country.
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Sounds of Intent: Awards and Certificates in Musical Development
Music Mark
An introduction to Trinity College’s new Awards and Certificates in Musical Development for people with learning difficulties.
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The Welsh National Plan for Music Education: A Sector Summit
Music Mark
Free To Access
A webinar hosted by Music Mark and featuring discussion around the genesis of the National Plan for Music Education in Wales, the National Music Service for Wales and the implications of the Plan.
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National Plan for Music Education in Wales
Music Mark
Welsh Government
Free To Access
On 17 May 2022, The Welsh Government release their National Plan for Music Education. Find out more about the plan in our collated list of resources.
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Qualifications in Vocal and Instrumental Teaching
Music Mark
Free To Access
This directory provides information about the wide range of accredited qualifications in vocal and instrumental teaching that are available in the UK.
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Getting the Sound Right
Music Mark
Live sound, PAs, microphones, amplifiers, speakers, Zoom and much more.
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An Update from Ofsted: Effective assessment
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
In 2022, Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for music, presented the latest thinking on effective assessment of music in schools.
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A Common Approach: A guide for those involved in training and supporting new vocal and instrumental teachers
Music Mark
Free To Access
This guide outlines how Music Mark’s online vocal and instrumental curriculum, A Common Approach, can be used to support new teachers, giving them a solid foundation of knowledge and skills as they embark on their careers.
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Ofsted’s Research Review: A conception of high quality music education
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
In March 2022, Christopher Stevens HMI (Ofsted’s new National Lead for Music) presented the key findings of Ofsted’s Music Research Review and discusses what these are telling us about music curriculum design.
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What does the refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England mean for you?
Music Mark
Free To Access
Recordings of two webinars chaired by Bridget Whyte and Phil Castang where panellists discuss the refreshed National Plan for Music Education in England and answer your questions.
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National Plan for Music Education 2022: The Power of Music to Change Lives
Arts Council England
Department for Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
In this resource we have compiled resources and additional information relating to the National Plan for Music Education 2022: The Power of Music to Change Lives.
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Top Tips for Music Education Hubs: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Requirements for Arts Council England 2022
Music Mark
Free To Access
This resource, written by Sam Stimpson, provides information and advice on the expectation of Arts Council England when it comes to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Youth Voice in Music Education: 10 things to think about
Music Mark
Free To Access
Case studies and guidance for meaningfully incorporating Youth Voice into your music education organisation.
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Autumn Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2021
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our September 2021 CPD Day.
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Spring Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2022
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our January 2022 CPD Day.
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The Why Music x Music Mark Sessions
Music Mark
Why Music
Free To Access
Recordings and resources from our online sessions curated by Nate Holder of Why Music, exploring rap, hip hop, blues, steel pan, grime, jazz and much more.
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Human Resources Training
Bates Wells
Music Mark
A resource pack covering employment, contracts, IR35, DBS checks, holiday pay and more.
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Finance and Business Training
Music Mark
Budgets, policies, debt, contracts, reports, bookkeeping, VAT, strategy… learn more in this series of resources and recorded webinars.
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Talk into Action EDI Webinar Series
Music Mark
A series of webinars to support you in understanding and implementing each area of the Talk into Action pledge.
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The Power of Music: An Exploration of the Evidence
Music Mark
Free To Access
Susan Hallam and Evangelos Himonides, authors of The Power of Music: An Exploration of the Evidence, present their research.
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Musicians Without Borders Webinar Series
Music Mark
Recordings and resources from our webinar series with Musicians Without Borders.
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Child Performance Licensing Information
Music Mark
Free To Access
An information sheet providing a reminder and an update on the position regarding Child Performance Licensing.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2022: Talk into Action
Music Mark
Free To Access
Our 2022 Annual Conference focussing on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in music education toured 4 venues around England as well as a recording studio from which we broadcast a live-streamed day. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2021: Fast Forward
Music Mark
Free To Access
In 2021, our Annual Conference focused on harnessing the power of technology to support and enhance the work of a 21st Century music education sector. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Schools Printed Music Licence Q&A
Music Mark
Printed Music Licensing Limited
Free To Access
Recording of our online Q&A session with Viki Smith, General Manager and Abigail D’Amore of the Printed Music Licensing Limited.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2020/21
Music Mark
Free To Access
Take a look at our annual review for the academic year 2020/21 to find out how we have been supporting our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect, and influence in future.
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Talk into Action: Read, Watch, Listen, Follow list
Music Mark
Free To Access
Recommendations from Talk into Action pledgees of books, podcasts, social media accounts and video content they’ve engaged with and found valuable.
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Summer Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2021
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our April 2021 CPD Day.
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Music Mark Youth Voice Series
Music Mark
Resources from our Youth Voice Series exploring a range of ways to incorporate the voices of young people in organisational decision making.
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An Update from Ofsted: The music subject review
Music Mark
Ofsted
Free To Access
Mark Phillips HMI (Ofsted’s National Lead for Music) gives an autumn 2021 update on Ofsted’s work, reflecting on the music subject review published in July of that year.
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Keynote: Howard Goodall
Music Mark
A recording and transcript of the keynote speech from the award-winning composer, music historian and broadcaster Howard Goodall, given at our Autumn Term CPD Day in September 2021.
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Music Mark Partnership Innovation Fund Projects
Music Mark
A summary of the Partnership Innovation Fund projects we’ve supported as part of the Underpinning Hubs for the Future programme. This fund was launched in 2021 to help Music Education Hubs to stabilise and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Get Playing Poster
Music Mark
Download our free, printable A3 Get Playing poster celebrating 10 0f the many benefits of musical learning, to share and display with your own network.
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Get Playing
Music Mark
Free To Access
Get Playing is a national campaign which celebrates some of the amazing benefits of musical learning.
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Spring Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2021
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our January 2021 CPD Day.
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Music Education Hub Support Programme 2021/2022
Music Mark
Our Music Education Hub Support Programme 2021/2022 offered an enhanced variety of training and resources to help support the development of Music Education Hubs through two programmes – Underpinning Hubs for the Future and the Workforce Development Programme. Find out more about the programme with links to useful resources included.
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#CanDoMusic Discusses the Model Music Curriculum
Independent Society of Musicians
Music Mark
Music Teachers' Association
Free To Access
Watch a recording of the webinar hosted by the partners leading the #CanDoMusic campaign on 26th April in discussion of the new Model Music Curriculum.
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Music Mark Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Report
Music Mark
Free To Access
A research report exploring workforce diversity and representation in London Music Education Hubs through the lens of racism. This research report was commissioned by Music Mark, in partnership with London Music Education Hubs, written and prepared by Samantha Spence.
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Reaching Out: Music Education with ‘hard to reach’ young people
Music Mark
A digitised copy of Reaching Out: Music Education with ‘hard to reach’ young people (2013)
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2020: Play On
Music Mark
Free To Access
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our ability to hold an in-person conference, we moved to an online event for our colleagues across the country and beyond. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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The Model Music Curriculum
Department for Education
Music Mark
Free To Access
The Department for Education’s 2021 Model Music Curriculum (MMC) supports curriculum music in schools during Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. The curriculum development was teacher led, with input from leading musicians and education sector bodies.
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Cerddoriaeth: 10 Peth y Dylai Ysgolion Wybod
Music Mark
Free To Access
Download the 10 Things Schools Should Know About Music booklet and posters in Welsh translations.
This booklet summarises the 10 key benefits of music, from recognition within the National Plan for Music Education that music is an educational building block through to the inclusive nature of music irrespective of abilities.
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Online Exams
Music Mark
An overview of online exam options at six exam boards.
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Music Service Printed Music Licence Q&A
Music Mark
Printed Music Licensing Limited
Viki Smith, General Manager of Printed Music Licensing Limited, and Abigail D’Amore lead this Q&A session covering the Music Service Licence and the School’s Printed Music Licence.
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Autumn Term Music Teaching CPD Day 2020
Music Mark
Watch recordings of the training sessions from our September 2020 CPD Day.
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Music Mark CPD Days
Music Mark
Watch recordings of our CPD Days including inspiring keynote speeches and sessions on jazz, gime, rap, song-writing and lots more.
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How to facilitate a successful online workshop for young people
Music Mark
Music leader and Zoom facilitator James Redwood shares the games, exercises and approaches he has found effective in leading workshops remotely.
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Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health
Music Mark
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Music Mark has collated a selection of resources intended to support mental health and wellbeing. For mental health emergencies, please call your GP or NHS 111 and they will help you to access immediate medical support.
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Ofsted: Why just ‘doing’ music isn’t enough
Music Mark
Ofsted
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In early 2021, Mark Phillips discussed music in the context of the Education Inspection Framework including ‘deep dives’.
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Music Mark Annual Review 2019/20
Music Mark
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We are pleased to present our first ever Annual Review. Read more about what we have been doing over the past academic year for our members and the wider music education sector, and how we plan to continue to support, connect, and influence in future.
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October Survey results: Are Music Education Hubs back in Schools?
Music Mark
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Music Mark conducted a quick survey of its English membership music services at the start of October to see how engagement with schools was compared to the start of the 2019/20 academic year. We have published the results and report here.
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Letter Template to Schools on Covid-safe Music Teaching
Music Mark
A letter template available in English and Welsh to send to schools advocating for the continuation of musical learning in schools under the risk assessments and safety guidance of
Music Unlocked.
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Children and School Singing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Music Mark
Sing Up
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Sing Up and Music Mark commissioned Professor Martin Ashley to write some up-to-date guidance for schools in relation to managing coronavirus risks associated with singing for the start of the new academic year. We have deliberately waited until there was some concrete evidence to base this guidance on, and Professor Ashley has provided his guidance in the light of research published 20.08.20.
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#CanDoMusic
Independent Society of Musicians
Music Mark
Music Teachers' Association
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The #CanDoMusic campaign was created to support school and instrumental and vocal music teachers and signpost them to practical resources so that children and teachers #CanDoMusic in school. The campaign aimed to ensure all children and young people could resume their musical learning as schools reopened after the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Music Education Hub Support Programme 2020/2021
Music Mark
Find out more about the Music Education Hub Support Programme 2020/2021 with links to useful resources included.
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Letter to your local MP template
Music Mark
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We have created a template to help you write to your local MP regarding music education in schools for the academic year 24/25.
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Music Mark Summer Summit 2020: Listen Again
Music Mark
We hosted our first entirely digital Summer Summit on 26th June 2020. There were speakers from ACE, DfE, Music Teacher’s Association and the wider Music Education sector. We discussed key topics relating to funding, music education in schools and the possibilities for ensemble learning now. Listen again here!
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Risk Assessment Templates – Music Unlocked
Music Mark
In addition to our
Music Unlocked guidance
these risk assessments have been prepared for use by Music Mark Members to support with the safe return to Music Teaching in schools.
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“Music Unlocked”: Guidance for Schools and Music Providers
Music Mark
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Music Mark has worked alongside independent Music Education consultant Gary Griffiths to compile COVID-19 related guidance so you can make music safely in and out of school.
We have reviewed academic studies, and consulted our Members, the Music Teachers’ Association, the Music Industries Association, the Incorporated Society of Musicians and the Musicians’ Union, as well as individual sector experts, headteachers and teachers.
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Boost Your Wellbeing & Resilience System whilst Confronting the Challenges of Covid-19
Music Mark
Following on from her article for Music Mark, Rachel Pink leads a webinar focusing on techniques to boost wellbeing and resilience in the light of the current pandemic.
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Licensing in the New Online Teaching Space Webinar Resources
Music Mark
Printed Music Licensing Limited
PRS for Music Limited
Exploring the specific challenges around licensing in the new online teaching space is increasingly vital to Music Education Providers due to the Coronavirus Lockdown. This session consists of talks from the panellists followed by a Q&A with the session participants.
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Developing Organisational Resilience: A Guide for Music Education Hubs Covid-19 Supplement
Music Mark
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Two supplements to
Nigel M Taylor’s
Developing
Organisational Resilience
document.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2019: Play the Bigger Game
Music Mark
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Digging deep into case studies of inspiring collaborations, our 2019 Annual Conference explored enterprising and inclusive programmes from across the country. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Fundraising Information for Organisations and Individuals financially impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Music Mark
Incomes of organisations and individuals are already being affected
as a consequence of
managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many will be thinking about their approach to fundraising to fill the gap in their budgets,
with this i
n mind we’ve
pulled together the relevant fundraising advice we could find for organisations and individuals.
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Online Music Teaching and Safeguarding
Music Mark
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Music Mark has collated information on how Music Education providers can adapt their provision for online learning including some key safeguarding considerations for this new way of working.
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Collected advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Music Mark
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The latest information available on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Ofsted Music Deep Dive Resources and Information
Music Mark
Free To Access
Documents, resources and information about what to expect from an Ofsted subject ‘deep dive’ in music.
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A Guide to Employment Status: Contract Law, Holiday Pay, DBS
Music Mark
Music Mark and the Musicians’ Union are delighted to launch a set of three guides which will provide advice and guidance to organisations who are engaging the music education workforce.
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Speech by Bridget Whyte at APPG on Music Education
Music Mark
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Speech by Bridget Whyte at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Music Education (APPG) forum, October 16th 2019.
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Music Mark Model Curriculum Consultation
Music Mark
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Following a series of consultations involving its members over a 3 week period, Music Mark has produced this Consultation Paper to inform the Department of Education’s (DfE) Expert Panel for the development of a Model Music Curriculum.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2018: Youth Voice
Music Mark
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For our 2018 Annual Conference, we invited children, young people and families to inform the national debate on music education. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Keynote Speeches and Presentations from Spring Summit 2019
Music Mark
The DfE and MERYC-ENGLAND joined discussions on a refreshed National Plan for Music Education.
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Developing Organisational Resilience: A Guide for Music Education Hubs
Music Mark
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A guide for Music Hubs by Nigel M Taylor, commissioned by Music Mark and supported by Arts Council England, as part of Music Mark’s wider Leadership Development Programme.
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Future of the National Plan: a Music Mark consultation
Music Mark
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Music Mark shares its October 2018 consultation of its members on the future of the National Plan for Music Education, pulled together by Music Mark Trustee Maureen Hanke.
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GDPR Templates for Music Hubs and Services
Bates Wells
Music Mark
These General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) templates were produced as part of Music Mark’s Training on GDPR, led by Advice Partners Bates Wells.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2017: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Music Mark
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With a belief in a music education that provides all children and young people with equal access to high quality opportunities, our 2017 Annual Conference set out to learn more from our Members about how to ensure that what we do is inclusive. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) Research Report
Music Mark
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Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) Research Report, commissioned by Music Mark and with Arts Council funding, lead by Professor Martin Fautley from Birmingham City University.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2016: Supporting Progression for All
Music Mark
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Over the two days of our 2016 Annual Conference, we brought together panels, curated breakout sessions and facilitated discussion opportunities. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) Research
Music Mark
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Research and film clips illustrating successful approaches to Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET).
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Peer-to-Peer Case Studies
Music Mark
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We conceived of a programme that would connect London’s music teachers with each other in a way that transcended the barriers of their school gates.
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Self-Evaluation Audit Tool for Music in Schools
Music Mark
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Working with Nigel Taylor, Music Mark developed a system that can be used to audit a school’s music provision.
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Musical Bridges – Transition Programme
Music Mark
The Musical Bridges Programme, originally funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation, provided resources, ideas, case studies as well as a comprehensive programme of transition activity to support pupils’ continuing musical journey from primary to secondary school.
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A Framework for Progression in Musical Learning
Music Mark
As part of the Peer-to-Peer CPD Programme, Music Mark developed a progression framework to aid teachers in planning for musical progress.
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A Common Approach
Music Mark
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Twenty years after it’s original publication, A Common Approach – the essential framework for a meaningful musical learning journey – has been relaunched, expanded and developed for the contemporary music educator.
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School Governor Support for Music
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National Governance Association
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An article published by National Governors’ Association in the September 2015 edition of Governing Matters explains what governors can do to ensure all pupils receive their musical entitlement.
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Making The Most of Music in Your School
Music Mark
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Music Mark brought together colleagues from a range of education organisations to consider the production of some brief guidance for schools and music education hubs on how music in schools might be further developed and improved.
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10 Things Schools Should Know About Music
Music Mark
Free To Access
This booklet summarises the 10 key benefits of music, from recognition within the National Plan for Music Education that music is an educational building block through to the inclusive nature of music irrespective of abilities.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2015: Delivering as Leaders
Music Mark
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In 2015, our Annual Conference focused on the work of our members and partners in influencing the policies which form the context of our work, as well as the practice of music education. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2014: Progression in Music Education
Music Mark
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The 2014 Annual Conference provided a forum to debate, share expertise and exchange ideas for developing the national picture of music education for children and young people. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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Music Mark Annual Conference 2013: Raising the Bar
Music Mark
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Our first Annual Conference brought together music educators from across the sector, unlocking the potential to raise standards and improve outcomes for children and young people. Access information and resources in our conference archive.
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