Leading
Training and events for those in leadership and managerial roles
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.
The Leadership Collective Leadership Development Programme
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- New Music Mark member subsidised rate available
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. Music Mark members can receive a generous and exclusive rate, which will be further subsidised by Music Mark.
Join SLS 360’s fantastic network for problem solving, knowledge sharing, masterclasses and more. Music Mark members can access the network at a generously subsidised rate.
Big Meet: The National Centre for Arts and Music Education
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 30th April 2025
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Online (Zoom)
On Tuesday 18th March, the Department for Education announced the development of a National Centre for Arts and Music Education, coming into effect from 2026. This Big Meet is for our Members to explore what this might mean for everyone working across the Music Education ecology.
Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness
- Diverse Educators
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
- 4pm - 5.15pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.
Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness
- Diverse Educators
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
- 4pm - 5.15pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.
High Impact Senior Leadership
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 23 September 2025 - 26th March 2026
- 9am - 12pm
- Online (Zoom)
High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme specifically designed for Heads of Service and Senior Leaders within Music Services, Music Hubs and Schools, led by Andy Hind.
Leading Difficult Professional Conversations
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 14th October 2025
- 1pm - 3pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join Andy Hind for a two-hour workshop on facilitating difficult professional conversations.
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 17th and 18th November 2025
- East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
Join us in Nottingham for our Annual Conference to learn, network, and be inspired.
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.
The Leadership Collective Leadership Development Programme
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- New Music Mark member subsidised rate available
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. Music Mark members can receive a generous and exclusive rate, which will be further subsidised by Music Mark.
Join SLS 360’s fantastic network for problem solving, knowledge sharing, masterclasses and more. Music Mark members can access the network at a generously subsidised rate.
Big Meet: The National Centre for Arts and Music Education
- Music Mark
- Members Only
- 30th April 2025
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Online (Zoom)
On Tuesday 18th March, the Department for Education announced the development of a National Centre for Arts and Music Education, coming into effect from 2026. This Big Meet is for our Members to explore what this might mean for everyone working across the Music Education ecology.
Increasing Neurodiversity Awareness
- Diverse Educators
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 6 November 2024 & 14 May 2025
- 4pm - 5.15pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on understanding Neurodiversity, supporting your ‘Learner in Mind’ and more.
Music Teachers’ Association Annual Conference
- 16th and 18th May 2025
- Trinity Academy, Bristol
Join us at the MTA conference for three days of exceptional CPD sessions, inspirational keynotes, a lively trade fair and networking opportunities, all encompassing the theme ‘Stronger Together’.
The Amber Trust’s 30th Anniversary Concert
- 18th May 2025
- 15:30 - 17:30
- The Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School, Barnes, SW13 9JT
Join us to celebrate our 30th Anniversary Concert on Sunday May 18th, featuring internationally acclaimed Derek Paravicini and some of the talented young musicians supported by Amber.
Musically Unorthodox Conference
- Thursday 22nd May 2025
- Conference 09:30 - 17:00 | Showcase 18:00 - 22:00
- The Black Diamond, Lower Harding Street, Northampton, NN1 2JL
The Musically Unorthodox Conference will explore the powerful impact of music on education and society. A dynamic day filled with industry insights, discussions, interactive workshops, and live showcases. Learn how music can bridge gaps and bring communities together.
Growing Trans & Non-Binary Awareness
- Diverse Educators
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 8 January 2025 & 2 July 2025
- 4pm - 5.15pm
- Online (Zoom)
We’ve teamed up with Diverse Educators to deliver a two-part course on Transgender and Non-Binary awareness, to help people finding confidence in understanding, supporting and making space for Gender Diverse people.
High Impact Senior Leadership
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 23 September 2025 - 26th March 2026
- 9am - 12pm
- Online (Zoom)
High Impact Senior Leadership is a virtual leadership development programme specifically designed for Heads of Service and Senior Leaders within Music Services, Music Hubs and Schools, led by Andy Hind.
Leading Difficult Professional Conversations
- Music Mark
- Free to Members
- 14th October 2025
- 1pm - 3pm
- Online (Zoom)
Join Andy Hind for a two-hour workshop on facilitating difficult professional conversations.
Music Mark Annual Conference 2025
- Music Mark
- Member Discount
- 17th and 18th November 2025
- East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham
Join us in Nottingham for our Annual Conference to learn, network, and be inspired.