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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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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · Aug 1

I recently spoke with our inaugural MBK Alliance Ambassadors – a group of talented, inspiring young leaders from across the country who are working to give back to their communities. I’m looking forward to following their progress and having them back as alumni to share what they’ve learned.

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Adrian Bethune @adrianbethune.bsky.social · May 20

Bluesky, prove me wrong - that there are actually people on this site!

The next Wellbeing In The Primary Classroom CPD day is in London on Friday 13th June.

Learn practical strategies for improving wellbeing in schools.

Only a few places left!

More info: www.teachappy.co.uk/teachappy-cpd-day

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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☀️

events.bookitbee.com/being-musica...

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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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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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Apr 7

Please share the post below if you'd like to enter my giveaway! ⬇️

Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Apr 5

I'm doing a #FreeGiveaway of my latest book "The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching" to celebrate its publication! Repost this message to enter. Winner announced on 10th April. UK only. #EduSky #inclusion

Picture of a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching on a wooden desk next to a vase of dried flowers. The book has a black cover with colourful fingerprints.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Mar 20

I'm delighted to have been part of the big team which created this free document. Hat tip to @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social for coordinating it. www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

Download it to find out more about the how and the why! #PlayMatters

The cover art for Play Matters. Bright blue with images of children playing.

Download it here:
https://www.early-years-reviews.com/play-matters

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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

donate.biggive.org

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WomenEd @womened.bsky.social · Mar 20

In our latest #WomenEd blog, #HeForShe male ally Peter Wheeldon asks men to 'show up and speak up' -

'Real allyship means being willing to learn, get uncomfortable and act, even if you don't always get it right.'

womened.com/blog/where-a...

Where are all the men? The Slow Growth of Allyship in Education

Recently, I attended an outstanding #WomenEd Malaysia conference and, out of an auditorium full of passionate and inspiring educators, I was one of only four men present.

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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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Being Musical @beingmusical.bsky.social · Mar 1

“…the solution lies in giving the children a trumpet…”
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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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Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Feb 13

Today we're working with amazing Secondary School Music Teachers across the London West Music Hub - great sessions/speakers. Focusing on accessibility in the classroom with music production, ways into singing, whole class brass at KS3, curriculum challenges, & how we can work together on solutions.

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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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Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Jan 10

What happens when 35 TBMH tutors get together and role-play a Y6 Ukulele lesson? This! Thanks to all involved in a great tutor CPD at The Lyric Hammersmith, including guest speakers Stacey Edmead-Payne, Tanya Humberstone, & Svitlana Putiata
#musiced #ukulele #musichubs #traumainformed #NPME #CPD

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · Dec 14

This was fun!

Thank you and congratulations to all involved 🙏🎶🎄

#MusicEd
#SaveOurSubjects
#performingarts
#Christmas2024

Tri-borough Music Hub @tbmh.bsky.social · Dec 13

It has been an incredible three days of music making at our Christmas Singing festivals. A huge thank you to everyone involved!

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Louisa Roberts @louberts.bsky.social · Nov 30

Friday in London…

…beautiful day working with Dr Mary Stakelum and @rcmlondon.bsky.social MMusEd students on… Partnership Pedagogy in Action!😃

Grateful for all the exciting opportunities my role at @tbmh.bsky.social continues to bring for me and the wider team❤️

#MusicEd
#Teaching
#Music

Photo of the Royal College of Music in the sunshine

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Martin Fautley @proffautley.bsky.social · Nov 26

Some thoughts by me on classroom composing at www.icancompose.com/composing-in...

Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter - I Can Compose

Professor Martin Fautley revisits the work of John Paynter and talks about the importance of composing in the classroom.

www.icancompose.com

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