Sing Education have a reputation at the primary schools they work in for bringing bespoke music provision that is specialised, accessible, and organised

Cover, The Long And Short Of It

Cover music teachers help schools manage day-to-day provision and curricular teacher absences

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If you are a music graduate and have a passion for teaching, please apply to join our diverse, specialised team of music teachers here at Sing Education!
From the purpose and practice of Ofsted’s new educational inspection framework to the gnarly matter of exactly what goes on during a curricular “deep dive” – in this report, we are going to lay out the form and function of Ofsted’s new system.
In part 1 of this series we fully unpack what Ofsted is looking to achieve with its new inspection framework. Now it’s important to turn from high-level strategy to on-the-ground implementation.

Government’s Bold Plan for Levelling Up Culture & Education

Sing Education is bringing you a three-part series looking at the Government’s white paper in depth: What changes does the paper set forth? Who will be impacted by the new measures? When will the outlined plans come into force?

20 Years’ in the Making – A Vision for Education that is Free, Fair and Equitable

Part 2 of our 3-part series. We’re on a mission. To level up the UK. And it calls for a major sea change in how we approach equality, opportunity and prosperity within and across the nation.

NPME – New Guidance for Delivering Child-Centred Music Education in the UK

In 2011, the DfE debuted its National Plan for Music Education. 11 years on, the guidance gets refreshed. Learn how.

Changing Schools, Changing Lives with Primary School Music Education

Music as a foundation subject requires specialist resources. Transform your primary music programme to meet new NPME guidance.

Music Development Plans – New Vision for Primary Music

Learn how to articulate your school’s plan for delivering high-quality music education and supporting pupil progression.

Music Education Beyond the Classroom

Extracurricular music increases academic aspiration. It also safeguards our heritage and provides valuable life experience that should be open to all. Learn how.

Excellent Music Teaching Requires Excellent Music Training

Great music teachers don’t grow on trees – neither do great music teaching skills. Learn how teachers can excel at music education.

Hubs And Spokes | Tuning Up School Budgets with Great Primary Music

Great school music attracts funding. Make budgeting a success with financial, curricular planning tips from Sing Education.

Hubs And Spokes | Cover and Instrumental Teaching – Find Your Musical Groove

Working musicians value flexibility, independence. Working musicians specialising in cover or instrumental tuition for Sing Education get that PLUS plus training, resources, support and consistent placements.

Hubs And Spokes | Small Group Tuition, Big Pupil Impact

Let the Music Play – Co-Curricular & Instrumental Music Shines Music changes lives. Co-curricular music like clubs, choirs and instrumental tuition add texture and dimension to the core curriculum. See how Sing Education’s offerings, teachers and leadership shine.

Hubs And Spokes | Reborn! The Case for Great Music

St. George’s wanted to serve its pupils, parents and community better. Learn why the headteacher chose music as the heart of its rebirth.

Hubs And Spokes | Curricular Music Teaching – All Change Here

Respect. Confidence. Equity. No, not the motto of the French Revolution. These are the key levers that will deliver better music education in our schools. Learn how.

Make a Joyful Noise – The Transformative Power of Music Education

Music Education – Putting Joy on the Curriculum Joy is a powerful emotion – one that motivates learners to discover, engage and achieve. When put at the heart of music education it can transform schools, learning outcomes and pupils’ lives.
Leadership in Action – Values, Skills and Training At Sing Education, leading in the classroom requires far more than first-rate musical training and a desire to teach. It’s all that and more – including curriculum mastery, classroom management skills, safeguarding knowledge and living out a set of values that put pupils first. Learn how our Director of Education ensures our standards are high and our teaching is excellent.

Getting the Balance Right – Exams, Mental Health & Curriculum

Getting the Balance Right – Exams, Mental Health & Curriculum Stressful exams. Crises in mental health. Curricula “not fit” for modern life. Sing Education looks at how music can relieve exam stress, improve pupil wellbeing and re-balance academic priorities.

Navigating Key Stage Transitions – To Everything There is a Season

Four Top Tips to Ensure Successful Key Stage Transitions Take the guesswork out of key stage transitions. Help your students make the leap with the support of a wraparound transition process, integrated learning modules and a strong communications plan. Sing Education offers all of the above. Our bespoke music curriculum takes learners from EYFS to KS2, while delivering consistency, progression and personal expression.

Marching to the Beat – Whole School Music Bolsters English, Maths, Wellbeing

Whole Brain Music – Engaging Language, Maths and Motor Skills Music is in our genes. Literally. The fossil record shows evidence of ancestral musicality that goes back millions of years. And today our brains are still wired for music – right hemisphere for creative expression, left for acquiring complex skills. That’s why music is so successful in maths learning, as well as supporting pupils with EAL needs.

Kent – Making Waves in Music AND Music Education

Did you know a solid education in singing, listening, performing and composing could take you all the way from primary school to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury? Just ask Kent music legends Mick Jagger, David Bowie or Ellie Goulding. High quality music education unlocks not just musical talent but also pupil wellbeing, maths ability and a lifelong commitment to learning.

A Fresh Take on Music Education – New Curricular Resources

Under the skilled leadership of Director Alice Cadman, Sing Education has diligently worked to revamp our core music curriculum. Our Teaching and Training Managers, plus classroom and instrumental specialists also supported in matters of pedagogy, classroom management and safeguarding. From planning documents and pupil feedback tools, to lesson plans, presentations, and videos, our commitment to providing excellent music resources shines through.

Dairy Meadow in the Spotlight – Primary School Music Education in Action

Spotlight on Dairy Meadow. Explore what differentiates music education at this thriving West London primary school. Hear from the headteacher plus the Sing Education music specialist and leadership team.

Inventing, Experimenting, Growing – Musical Creativity Meets Productivity

If you’re not yet familiar with Sing Education, we hope this introduction to our full service music provision, music specialist staff, planning and curriculum resources, as well as our senior leadership team, will encourage you to dive deeper with us.

Great Expectations – Building School Partnerships That Last

Team. Features. Timetables. SLAs. Price. Choosing a service provider is rarely an easy exercise. But with a decade of supplier experience, Sing Education wants to demystify the process and support your journey. Never settle! Just follow this guide and you’ll avoid catching a case of “buyer’s remorse.” Know. Like. Trust. These are the keys.
Spotlight on Morningside Primary. Music lessons in an inclusive yet culturally and ethnically diverse setting. Learn how the headteacher and Sing Education collaborate on high-quality music education in Hackney.

Primary school music teachers – keep pipeline of music specialists flowing

Primary school music teachers spark our love for piano and singing. They also teach skills to last a lifetime – language, motor skills, emotional intelligence and collaboration. We need more of them.

National Music Hubs – Collaboration Key to Music Education

A new day is dawning in music education. From September 2024, there will be 43 Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) replacing the existing 116 local Music Hubs. The key to making the new structure work? Strong schools’ leadership, parental engagement, and organisational collaboration.

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