Information for Schools
High‑quality, inclusive and sustainable music provision for every school.
We support schools to deliver inspiring music education for every child. Our flexible, inclusive approach recognises that no two schools are the same – and helps you build a music offer that meets the needs of your pupils, staff and wider community. Visit our Policies page for information about Safeguarding and Quality Assurance.
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Why partner with us?
A flexible offer with a shared vision – We work alongside schools to ensure all pupils can access high‑quality music education. Our provision is designed to:
- Support diverse school settings and workforce needs
- Complement and enhance your existing curriculum
- Be sustainable, inclusive and locally relevant
Simple, school‑friendly administration – We remove the burden of managing music lessons:
- Direct Parent Billing – we handle applications and payments
- Less admin for schools, more time to focus on timetabling and teaching
Affordable access – We help schools widen participation and remove financial barriers:
- Up to 50% subsidised tuition for pupils from low‑income families
- Fully funded provision for Looked After Children (LAC)
- Extended support for Post Looked After Children (PLAC) and children with social worker involvement
- Additional financial support via the Essex Virtual School (available to schools who are served by Essex County Council)
More information on the financial support page.
Embedded SEND expertise – We support inclusive practice every day:
- Tutors trained to work in partnership with schools on SEND support
- Specialist staff for SEND and alternative provision settings
- Adaptive approaches ensuring all pupils can participate and succeed
Music for Your Whole School Community – Music builds confidence, connection and cultural capital. We help schools use music to enrich school life and strengthen communities.
Music for every child – If we get music right for our most vulnerable pupils, we get it right for everyone.
- Supports wellbeing, resilience and engagement
- Builds motivation, attendance and belonging
- Opens pathways to future opportunities
Music Improvement, Development and Support (MIDAS) – Work 1:1 with our expert music educators to:
- Develop a clear School Music Development Plan, ensuring it reflects your school’s vision for music and aligns with the national plan for music education.
- Review and strengthen your current provision, through advice, guidance and practical support that helps ensure all pupils receive a high-quality music education.
- Identify priorities and evaluate your music provision to plan for future development.
New to Music Leadership? Book a free 30‑minute conversation with our curriculum experts to explore next steps for music in your school.
Trust‑wide and strategic support – We work with academies and school partnerships to deliver:
- Joint CPD sessions
- Strategic planning support
- Trust‑wide events and performances
CPD and Training
Ongoing CPD and training courses – We deliver CPD with partner organisations, led by senior staff who are practising primary and secondary teachers. Courses are open to teachers across the Greater Essex region.
Key stage pathways – clear musical pathways from EYFS to Post‑16
All young people are musicians. We help you nurture, develop and sustain musical progression at every stage. At all key stages, we support you to plan, develop and deliver your school’s music offer.
Further details and booking information for all the provision below can be found on our school provision pages.
Early Years Foundation Stage – Join the band!
A joyful, child‑led introduction to music:
- EYFS‑specialist practitioners
- Singing and musical play resources
- CPD to inspire staff and music leaders
- Vocal confidence‑building for practitioners
- Termly induction for new staff
Key Stage 1 – Foundations for Music
Building strong musical habits:
- Curriculum resources with CPD
- Singing embedded across the school
- Instrumental lessons (individual and small group)
- Workshops, performances and festivals
- PPA cover for music and dance
- Live music in school and local venues
Key Stage 2 – Developing Musicians
From exploration to identification as musicians:
- Whole Class Instrumental Tuition– discounted for multi‑term delivery
- Enrichment workshops linked to curriculum topics
- Nurture groups and rock bands
- Vocal and instrumental ensembles
- Performance support
- Creative and digital music pathways
Key Stage 3 – Consolidating Musicians
Supporting transition and progression:
- Year 6–7 transition activities
- Funded small‑group instrumental tuition
- Individual instrumental and vocal lessons
- Curriculum‑linked workshops and enrichment
- Choirs, orchestras and ensemble development
- Vocal mentoring for staff
- Access to specialist resources including Charanga Secondary, Focus on Sound and Yustudio
Key Stage 4 & 5 – Mastering Musicians
Preparing students for the music industry and lifelong musicianship:
- Level 2 & 3 course guidance and curriculum review
- Classroom support for curriculum delivery
- Teacher networks and moderation CPD
- Access to digital equipment (e.g. Ableton Moves, DJ decks)
- Performance opportunities linked to coursework
- Composition workshops
- Specialist accompanists for GCSE and A Level performances
Additional provision and SEND offer
Music for every learner, in every setting
We offer tailored support for pupils outside mainstream provision:
- Qualification pathways (Arts Award, GCSE and music‑specific routes)
- Adaptive instruments and assistive technologies
- Music technology hire with specialist tutor support
- Flexible Charanga resources for individual and group learning
- Creative outlets for older pupils
- Industry pathways to inspire next steps
Ready to strengthen your school’s music provision?
Lead Schools
Our Lead Schools play a vital role in championing high-quality music education across Greater Essex. Each Lead School has been appointed through an application process which our independent governance were the decision makers of. All Lead Schools are expected to work collaboratively with local schools, educators and leadership across the Greater Essex Music Hub to share best practice, inspire innovation and support outstanding musical opportunities for all children and young people.