That may well be an underestimate. SEN covers such a huge spectrum of needs and certain groups within this spectrum, such as those facing physically disabling barriers to music for example, will typically be receiving even less provision relative say, to those with Autism.
First, Marc Jaffrey’s recent article in Music Education UK magazine, then Mark Phillips (HMI Music inspector for Ofsted) at the recent FMS conference…
I recently had an interesting chat with another Drake Music associate about vintage equipment we have come across in various schools across the Bristol area…
I’ve just see the front cover of the first edition of Music Teacher UK Magazine’ and it certainly catches the eye.
Like politicians in the House of Commons, I try to avoid using particular individuals to make a point.
Suddenly, it’s all going live…
After all the students’ hard work, a performance opportunity arrives…
I really liked the advice given in the Ofsted ‘Making more of music’ report for primary schools: “start with sound”.
First week back after half-term; Class 1 is still down on numbers – only one student present today (I’ll call him ‘Tom’) but he’s a fantastic musician.
Invisibility is a common problem in our work. Loads of people – including many in the music sector – simply haven’t heard of us; and if they have, their knowledge is sketchy at best.
Drake Music at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2025 »
Future Leaders 2024-25: Blog post updates »
