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The latest developments in the music education sector
Arts education debated in BBC panel show
The importance of education in the battle against elitism in the arts was among the issues debated during the BBC’s Arts Question Time programme…
RPS/ABO Salomon Prize awarded to John Cushing, former RSNO principal
Clarinettist John Cushing, who last year retired after a 35-year stint as principal clarinet of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, has been…
Simon Rattle is the seismic, creative shock UK classical music needs
Sir Simon Rattle’s return to Britain is a once-in-a-generation opportunity; not just for the London Symphony Orchestra, whose national significance and international…
Innovative conference highlights music technology tips for SEN settings
Delegates from across the UK descended on the MAC Arts Centre, Birmingham recently for an innovative music technology conference organised by music charity…
Winners of the Character Awards announced
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces the 27 schools and organisations winning £15,000 for their work in character education. Investing in character education…
Art and music brings pupils together in Barnet
Two schools in Barnet, north London, joined forces earlier this year to develop the relationships between disabled and non-disabled young people through…
‘Fidel the musical’ song-writing competition open to all UK schools, colleges & universities
Attention all MUSIC, English, History, Politics, and Spanish teachers Coming after Easter! An exciting and educational competition for the summer and/or autumn…
Kirklees Music School looks to the future after council budget cut falls on music lessons
KMS say to cut whole budget is “incredibly harsh” and thank public for support The sound of music will continue, despite cuts…
New commission on primary assessment
A teacher-led commission is being set up to help primary schools in England find new ways of assessing their pupils’ progress. The…
Nick Gibb Speech: Assessment after levels
Nick Gibb outlines the support given to schools as they move away from level descriptors. Reform is an important think tank because…
Radical curriculum overhaul proposed in Wales
A radical change to how and what children in Wales are taught is under consideration 26 years after the national curriculum was…
Simon Rattle, music education and a new concert hall for London
Charlotte Higgins is right to highlight the fact that building a new concert hall in London is shortsighted unless the issue of…
