Tight schedule for music education hubs
The race is on to get the new hubs delivering programmes and partnerships by September
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Talent unlimited
Lisa Tregale shows how effective support can unleash the musical talent of young people from the widest range of backgrounds
Henley holds back on EBacc
Arts sector welcomes Henley Review findings but key gaps may slow progress
Henley proposes wide menu for change
ACE will lead public bodies in the renewal of England’s strategy for cultural education
Only a third of schools provide ‘good’ music education says Ofsted
Too much talk and not enough music in music lessons is affecting quality
Quick start for music plan
Timetable for the launch of music education hubs raises questions about implementation logistics
Bridging the gap
Steve Moffitt reflects on the role of cultural education in the curriculum, in anticipation of the forthcoming Henley Review
Music hubs to drive music education from 2012
Local authorities will no longer be at the heart of decision-making on music education provision
Give youth a chance
Bristol Old Vic Young Company blew my mind away last night. Partly this was because of their performance, and partly because it ma…
The Laptop Orchestra led by Professor David Toop of the London College of Communication performs in the chapel of King’s College London
UK universities are preparing to work more closely with the cultural and creative industries on income-generating ideas through a…
EBacc campaign gains support
Arts subjects may yet be included as core GCSE subjects in the new ‘English Baccalaureate’ (EBacc) following the recom…
The truth about youth
This summer I was working on a project at The Royal Exchange Theatre, which was part of its two year Truth about Youth programme….
A cultural entitlement
Jeremy Newton argues that arts education should not be left by the wayside as the curriculum is overhauled
Not an add-on
Creative Partnerships is about to end. Naranee Ruthra-Rajan shares some thoughts about what its Change Schools programme has achie…
Get recognition
Alice Young thinks that young people want to take part, want to learn and demand excellent delivery
Fun and Games
Steve Moffitt on an arts education project working to engage young people with the Olympic Games
New structure for Youth Music
Youth Music will be operating a new funding model from November, following the publication of the National Plan for Music Educatio…
Dance UK challenges Willetts
Caroline Miller responds to David Willetts’ comments about A-level dance
Mike Ingham, Creative Manager for Performance in Education
In the light of the recent riots it’s extremely telling that one word has been missing amidst the demands for blame, answers…
Green light for school trips as red tape is cut
Guidance for teachers wishing to organise learning opportunities outside the classroom has been revised by the Department for Educ…
Arts marmite?
Greg Klerkx on Obama’s arts report
Arts marmite?
Greg Klerkx on Obama’s arts report
Music to their ears
Catching them young and teaching them to listen is the way to get kids interested in music, believes Richard Gill
High notes
Ginny Greenwood on a new scheme designed to boost musical opportunities for young people
