In February 2012, NAME initiated a symposium with the purpose of thinking through the National Curriculum Review's implications for music education. A position statement from each specialist interest focus group was posted in the member area of the NAME website and members were invited to respond. Click here for a summary of the debate.
The Government's National Plan for Music Education was published on 25 November. NAME is grateful to Chris Harrison for putting together a summary of the plan:
NAME responded to Ofsted's consultation on its proposals for inspection arrangements from 2012. The response was based upon views expressed by NAME’s members in extended consultation exercises connected with the National Curriculum Review and the Henley Review of Music Education, and upon further discussion with NAME’s Representative Council. Click here to view.
In January 2011 NAME undertook a survey to investigate the impact of the introduction of the English Baccalaureate on music provision in schools. This survey is an example of how NAME contributes to the national debate. To view the survey report click here.
Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) was originally developed as part of QCDA’s overall approach to assessment in secondary schools. It is not a statutory requirement, but many schools have found that its principles and materials have created a highly effective strategy for core subjects. Schools have determined that, when used appropriately, APP:
• enables teachers to make better judgements about their pupils’ attainment • develops and refines teachers’ understanding of progression in their subject
