Blogs
24th August 2017
A* in Confusion
We must raise standards! We must ensure that all pupils get good GCSE grades! How should we do that? By… Continue reading A* in Confusion
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3rd August 2017
Perfection or Participation: The Music Education Dilemma
This morning, I became embroiled in a disagreement about the assessment of young musicians that got me thinking… As music… Continue reading Perfection or Participation: The Music Education Dilemma
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2nd September 2016
How we meet the DfE Standard for Teacher Development
In July 2016, the Department for Education (DfE) released new Standards for Teacher Development . As a provider of professional… Continue reading How we meet the DfE Standard for Teacher Development
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2nd July 2016
Secondary Music Teaching: A thankless task?
I have great admiration for my secondary music colleagues. I have taught in many secondary schools as a vocal teacher… Continue reading Secondary Music Teaching: A thankless task?
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20th September 2014
Great Composers Before 1700 & Beyond 1900
In recent weeks yet another challenge to music education was presented in the form of GCSE & A level proposals… Continue reading Great Composers Before 1700 & Beyond 1900
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