National Association of Music Educators

Supporting high-quality music education for all, NAME is the largest professional association representing individuals involved in music education more…

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A time to get involved: What the new year brings...

Submitted by James Garnett on 28 January 2012 : 1PM :

OK, so it isn’t new anymore. But the pace of change continues relentlessly. In this blog I will have a quick look at some of the key policy issues that will be shaping our lives over the next 11 months.

More music in the new National Curriculum...

Submitted by James Garnett on 20 December 2011 : 12PM :

The Framework for the National Curriculum, published today (click here to view it), backs up the position of music in schools set out in the National Plan for Music Education.

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Teachers' Exchange 24/01/12
By: Juanito
DaCapo Opera Workshop for 8-15s 23/01/12
By: dacapomusic
DaCapo Open Day/s 23/01/12
By: dacapomusic
Singathlon publication 20/01/12
By: Maria Spacey
Research for Ofqual - 'A' Level Qualifications and Subject Criteria Documentation (including 'A' Level Music & Music Technology) 16/01/12
By: PyeTaitConsulting
Test pinboard notice 12/01/12
By: admin
Sounds of Intent: A curriculum framework for making music with children and young people with learning difficulties, including autism and visual impairment 12/01/12
By: admin
Response to National Music Plan by Margaret Griffiths 09/01/12
By: admin

National Plan for Music Education: summary

Click here for NAME's summary of the National Plan for Music Education.

National Plan for Music Education: NAME's response

NAME welcomes the National Plan for Music Education (the Plan) and the bold vision it presents for the development of music education in England. This is a vision for all children to engage with music, for them to do so through composing, listening to and performing music, and recognising the different ways in which children engage with music – academically, socially and for its own enjoyment.

Breaking News: The National Music Plan has just been published

The DfE has just published The Importance of Music its National Plan for Music Education. The plan will determine the formation of the new Music Hubs. Click here for the page on which you can download the full document.

Musical Futures teacher training available in 2011-12

Musical Futures is running a training/CPD programme for teachers and music practitioners. Delivered by classroom music teachers who have experience of managing MF in a real school situation, each training course provides practical, hands-on workshops of MF approaches, as well as providing plenty of opportunities to network and share good practice.