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Resources to support music education within secondary provision


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A free, digital resource pack for students and teachers to support song or instrumental composing, including interviews, composer advice, ‘how to’ guides and sound samples.

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ABRSM is piloting an Exam Discount Scheme designed to ease some of the financial barriers that families can face in accessing exams. If students have reached the standard required to take ABRSM exams but have been put off by the cost of exam fees, this scheme will enable music services to set a discount of up to 95% that enables them to access exams and receive a recognised qualification.

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An introduction to Trinity College’s new Awards and Certificates in Musical Development for people with learning difficulties.

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A webinar hosted by Music Mark and featuring discussion around the genesis of the National Plan for Music Education in Wales, the National Music Service for Wales and the implications of the Plan.

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On 17 May 2022, The Welsh Government release their National Plan for Music Education. Find out more about the plan in our collated list of resources.

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In 2022, Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for music, presented the latest thinking on effective assessment of music in schools.

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Face-to-face or online training and a series of online film resources from a variety of real life group music activities which demonstrate the key facets of musical potential as identified by primary and secondary class teachers, peripatetics, community musicians, music services and other arts organisations.

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This monthly podcast is for anyone contemplating a career in music and opera. Full of useful tips and advice, here is a great opportunity to hear directly from a range of people about their artistic journeys.

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Making Music

ABRSM’s Making Music is a longitudinal series of reports tracking trends in music education over the last three decades. It provides the music education sector with data we can all use to promote the value and importance of music and insight into the needs of teachers and learners.

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Charanga Secondary brings together groundbreaking content and purpose-built technology, enabling students to develop their musical skills and creativity in and outside the classroom.

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