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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 1

I really, REALLY wish we could get beyond the misunderstanding that music education = extra-curricular instrumental provision. Music is a statutory subject of the National Curriculum, and the heart of music education is inclusive classroom music lessons, not optional instrumental provision.

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Jun 15

We‘re talking about behaviours for fantastic learning in music teaching this Thursday 19 June online at 18:00 UK time… and it all starts with us!

See you there?

#musiced #musichubs #teaching #learning #behaviour #communications #schools #music #primary

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Male musician sitting on a stool in front of a music stand surrounded by musical instruments in a classroom rehearsal - gesturing with hands to go quieter.

Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · May 18

Congratulations to @officialcpfc.bsky.social on their FA Cup win!

Being more football makes music #teaching exciting & progressive - bringing top results ⚽️

Join us 20 March 18:00 BST for 90 minutes of top score #CPD on how to plan your best #musicteaching☀️

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Getting Ready for Top Score Whole Class Musical Teaching | Music Mark

This fun online session explores ways to be more football in the preparation and planning of our performing arts teaching to achieve top scores in learning outcomes. It’s 90 glorious online minutes of...

www.musicmark.org.uk

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · May 13

🤩 Session 1 of Cohort 3 for the @TBMH.bsky.social’s Whole Class Musical Learning Foundation Programme last week:

We played Pass the Buzz and reflecting on how to create the best musical teaching and learning environments ☀️🎶

#musiced #teaching #musichubs #learning

Small group of adult musicians sitting around a wooden table holding and playing red plastic ‘horns’ called PBuzzes. Female in the foreground smiling.

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thank you @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social - arts should be a core subject in children’s learning 😊

Geoff Barton @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social · Apr 26

“Oracy and the arts can be focal points for breathing new life into the curriculum as a whole. Here’s how …”: my @schoolsweek.bsky.social column: schoolsweek.co.uk/how-to-embed...

How the Francis review can embed oracy across the curriculum

Doing is crucial for democracy, equity, inclusion and bringing joy to classrooms

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · Apr 11

An important reminder that talking to someone can really help when feeling stressed.

You can turn to us for help. We're here to listen.

📞 08000 562 561

Full webinar here: ow.ly/eFnP50VwFFM

#StressAwarenessMonth

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Apr 8

Today, we’re attending Westminster Insight's UK’s Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Conference.

ISM Chief Executive @dannetts.bsky.social speaks on the ‘Providing a Creative Education for Every Child’ panel from 14:20. Follow along for some key points from the session 👇

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · Apr 7

Congratulations to ALL the performers 👏
Thank you to everyone involved- such a brilliant event 🤩
#musiced
#saveoursubjects

Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Apr 2

We had an amazing time last week at Future Sounds. It would not be possible without the people who contributed to making it happen. Hear from our music industry panel, performers & guests about how it all went!

You can also read more about the event in this article: bit.ly/42qXwRA

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · Apr 1

We're pleased that Sir Kevan Collins will be co-hosting our upcoming DfE Primary Curriculum Roundtable discussion.

If you'd like to join this discussion please register your interest here: my.chartered.college...

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Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Mar 21

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Mar 20

We have until midday on the 25th March to reach our £5000 target and would love your support. Please use the donate at donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... and share with anyone who may be able to help!

Big Give

Big Give – discover campaigns and donate

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Mar 19

'We welcome the interim report’s findings on the EBacc... but the final report needs to go further and recommend a full reform of the accountability system'

Read ISM Chief Executive @dannetts.bsky.social's reaction to the curriculum review interim report👇
www.ism.org/news/curricu...

Curriculum review interim report hints at EBacc reform

ISM welcomes the interim report by the Curriculum and Assessment Review, which suggests the English Baccalaureate has limited access to music

www.ism.org

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Mar 15

Whole class musical learning is far more effective when we maximise the impact of our classroom helpers.

18:00 - 19:30 Tuesday 25 March online: 'Maximising the Impact of Classroom Helpers in Whole Class Teaching'.

More info & booking:
events.bookitbee.com/being-musica...

#musiced
#loveteaching

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Mar 14

Today in The Times, Richard Morrison discusses our open letter on arts education and says Sir Keir Starmer must 'turn his words into deeds' by putting the arts back at the heart of the curriculum 👇
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Mar 14

@beingmusical.bsky.social‘s @louberts.bsky.social has declared support for putting the arts back into the heart of our state schools by signing ISMs letter in The Times today.

#SaveOurSubjects
#musiced #performingarts #music #loveteaching

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Mar 14

Today in The Times, Richard Morrison discusses our open letter on arts education and says Sir Keir Starmer must 'turn his words into deeds' by putting the arts back at the heart of the curriculum 👇
www.thetimes.com/culture/clas...

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Liz Gleed @mrsgleedmusic.bsky.social · Mar 2

Last day to apply!

Liz Gleed @mrsgleedmusic.bsky.social · Feb 8

We are looking for a peripatetic piano teacher to join the music staff at BCCS. A busy and inclusive department looking for a great piano teacher to join us. Please repost!
www.eteach.com/job/peripate...

Teaching jobs and Recruitment - Eteach

The Eteach Group is an EdTech software and services company, dedicated to providing education recruitment solutions for teachers and support staff to connect directly with schools online and find the ...

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Mar 1

“…the solution lies in giving the children a trumpet…”
❤️
Ezra Collective

#MusicEd #TheBrits #loveteaching
@ezracollective.bsky.social

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Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Feb 28

We are excited to launch our FREE Musical Senses programme for 2025!

Details:
📅Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June
🕙10-4pm
📍Royal College of Music Jay Mews
🎵10-18 yr old musicians who are blind/VI or deaf/HoH

Please share and click the link below to signup! tbmh.wufoo.com/forms/m1topv...

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · Feb 14

Today’s the final in-person session for @tbmh.bsky.social’s Whole Class Musical Learning (WCML) Foundation programme!

Brillant group & so committed to relational practice.

Thank you to all our WCML practitioners and to @pauldixbehaviour.bsky.social 👍

#WTAC #musiced #positivenoticing #teaching

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · Feb 14

Did you know that dancing helps reduce stress, boost mental wellbeing and manage illness?

On Sunday 2 March, dance organisations across the country are opening their doors for #LetsDance.

The campaign aims to get people of all ages moving. 💃🕺

lets-dance.org.uk/members-of-t...

Members of the Public - Let's Dance!

lets-dance.org.uk

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Feb 10

It‘s today!
Online at 18:00 London time
Teaching 3-5 Year Olds Singing and Musicianship
🤩
#musiced
#vocal
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Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 years) @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social · Feb 4

Our Founding Director @domwyse.bsky.social was quoted in this @tesmagazine.bsky.social piece about moving Year 3 into Key Stage 1:
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Should Year 3 be in key stage 1?

Now that Year 2 Sats are no longer statutory, there is a growing discussion about why we still organise the primary curriculum as we do. Ellen Peirson-Hagger speaks to primary leaders both for and aga...

www.tes.com

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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Feb 9

Were you ever chosen to be the acetate changer or CD monitor for the singing assembly backing tracks? … 😉👏
#musiced

Stephen Lockyer @mrlockyer.bsky.social · Feb 9

The KUDOS of being on acetate duty during Hymn Practice!

(I was never chosen)

Hywel Roberts @hywelroberts.bsky.social · Feb 8

Yes.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Jan 10

I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

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