National Music Education Plan and Music Education Hubs

1. Telford & Wrekin Music Music Education Hubs & the National Plan for Music “ Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything.” Plato

6. Progression routes

7. National Plan for Music First access: music education to all children through schools and whole class teaching programmes by music education hubs (Ages 5-14) Most children continue interest beyond classroom in & out of school: large/small groups; 1:1 tuition; ensembles (Ages 8-19) Some children show talent and receive specialist small group / 1:1 tuition / ensembles (Ages 8-19) A few are exceptionally talented & enter MDS / NYMO (Ages 8-19)

21. Music Education in England DfE/DCMS 2011 ‘ Ofsted’s remit should be expanded to include the reviewing of standards in Music Education provided in schools by Local Authority Music Services, Arts Council England client organisations or other recognised music delivery organisations.’

22. Outstanding Music Provision to Outstanding Music Outcomes Curriculum Regular additional activities representing all interests and abilities Core curriculum courses planned in detail with clear focus on musical development Sustained partnerships with professional musicians and community groups Strong provision for composing, performing, ICT, singing, world Teaching Knowing and building on students’ music interests inside and outside the classroom Relentless focus on musical development and musical assessment HIGH MUSICAL STANDARDS Relating classroom music to the real world Commitment and comfort with musical diversity Achievement Outcomes Participation of, and wider benefits for, all groups in a full range of musical activities including exam courses Outstanding musical standards and progress– skills, knowledge (of), understanding, and creative application Depth of musical understanding Breadth of musical understanding Leadership Management Commitment to participation and inclusion (school leadership) High levels of musical expertise and understanding (subject specialist) Resourcing and utilising expertise including narrowing gaps (distributed and delegated management) Knowing, building on, and utilising students’ musical expertise (subject specialist)