Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Supporting Music Higher Education Staff in Unprecedented Times
Last week we wrote a letter in support of our Higher Education members, who are facing unprecedented uncertainty in widely publicised problems…
A National Centre for Arts and Music Education
On Tuesday 18th March 2025, the Government announced their plans for the development of a National Centre for Arts and Music Education….
Department for Education support to National Youth Music Organisations not renewed
The UK Association for Music Education – Music Mark is disappointed that National Youth Music Organisations (NYMOs) have been informed that the…
Bridget’s Blog: Costing the National Plan for Music Education
Everyone should have access to music education; learning an instrument, singing, composing, and exploring the many genres and cultures of music which…
£160m inherited “black hole” in Music Education
Background Titled The Power of Music to Change Lives, the refreshed National Plan for Music Education (NPME) in England was released on 25…
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…
The Curriculum and Assessment Review
The Department for Education (DfE) have opened a Call for Evidence to all stakeholders about what works, what doesn’t and what can…
Support Confirmed for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
A communication was sent out yesterday (Thursday 15th August) from the Department for Education via Arts Council England to Music Hub Lead…
Teachers Pay Award: Letter to the Secretary of State for Education
On 5th August 2024, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, following last week’s Government announcement that they…
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…
