News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
Research Shorts: Professional Development in Music Education for Generalist Teaching Staff
This week I’m talking with Ruth Atkinson, author of Mastering Primary Music (Bloomsbury, 2018). Ruth has recently published a journal article ‘Incidental…
The Curriculum and Assessment Review: Response Guidance
The Department for Education (DfE) has opened a Call for Evidence to all stakeholders about what works, what doesn’t and what can…
Welcome to our new Trustees!
In October, we opened a call out for members to apply to join our Board of Trustees in two elected positions. With…
MusicHE migrates to Music Mark, strengthening partnerships and solidarity in UK Music Education
MusicHE members have voted unanimously in favour of a proposal to inject much-needed momentum into supporting, connecting and representing the value of…
Bridget’s Blog: Countdown to Conference!
I’ve always loved autumn, and since 2017 one of the reasons has been because November means the Music Mark Annual Conference! Even…
Autumn Budget: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
On 1st November 2024, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, in response to the Autumn Budget announced…
Positive Planet – Reducing your carbon impact
As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility, we are working with Positive Planet to assess and reduce Music Mark’s carbon emissions,…
New Apprenticeship for Music Educator roles is approved
The Level 5 Apprenticeship ‘Specialist Teaching Assistant’, suitable for music educators, has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education…
Introducing Helen Minshall – Visiting Teacher of the Year!
In September 2024, Classic FM revealed the winners of their 2024 Music Teacher of the Year Awards. With five different categories, the…
