Sector News
The Winners of the 2024 Music Mark Awards!
At our conference dinner on Monday 18th November, we announced the winners of the 2024 Music Mark Awards! Across five categories, it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Music Opportunities Pilot: Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity
Music Mark are delighted to be partnering with Young Sounds UK to support the Music Opportunities Pilot. Pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds or…
One and Two-word Ofsted Inspection Grades are Scrapped
One and two-word Ofsted inspection grades for schools in England have been scrapped. We will no longer see the words OUTSTANDING, GOOD,…
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…
UK Riots and the Importance of Diverse and Inclusive Education Practices
Music Mark is appalled by the events of the past week, with mindless violence, racism and Islamophobia evident in our towns and…
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…
