Scotland scraps music tuition fees in schools
The Scottish Government has become the first in the UK to commit to free instrument tuition. A similar policy in England “se…
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Arts and academic collaborations in placemaking
We are witnessing a significant increase in diverse and highly ambitious partnerships between universities and the cultural s…
Can technical and vocational training fill the gap?
The Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, has announced substantial cuts in funding for arts degrees. Jane Ide asses…
Arts workers turn to higher education to upskill during Covid-19
An upward trend in people studying postgraduate creative courses in 2020 and 2021 suggests arts workers aren't looking to…
Music tutors leading change through critical reflection
To become genuinely inclusive, organisations need to find space to talk. Michael Davidson runs a music education programme where l…
Most people support funding arts in higher education, poll says
Support spans the political spectrum, placing pressure on the Government to abandon its plan for a 50% funding cut.
ArtsEd launches investigation amid wave of sexual misconduct claims
The conservatoire is the fourth in two weeks to face allegations of historic staff misconduct. What's driving the rise in…
Time’s up for conservatoire culture
Drama schools would do well to interrogate their practices and culture now before the calls for reform begin.
A step change in cultural partnerships with Higher Education
The moment for information and peer support to develop partnerships has never been more timely. Evelyn Wilson has established a ne…
Wales to establish National Music Service in schools
The Welsh Government says it will deliver the long-awaited scheme to “make sure that lack of money will no longer be a…
‘Dead-end courses’ comment provokes culture war complaints
The Education Secretary's remarks have added fuel to the firestorm of criticism sparked by plans to cut universities' arts…
Visual arts lobby defends arts education against 50% cut
Arts universities have joined the sector in protesting the Government's "counterproductive and contradictory" fundin…
Alarm at plans to cut higher education arts funding in half
A consultation on plans to cut arts education funding by £17m says the subjects are not a "strategic priority"…
ALRA admits it ‘turned a blind eye to racism’
A long awaited report by the acting school says it allowed perpetrators of racism to "parade their sense of superiority with…
Bridging the academic-classroom divide
Music educators often lack the confidence and energy to engage with academic research. Encouraging them to do so may be the way to…
Crashing through the barriers to classical music
Moving an orchestra into a school sparked a creative collaboration that can be replicated to benefit students elsewhere, writ…
National hubs pilot scheme to model teaching for creativity
The Durham Commission on creative education has refocussed its priorities in light of Covid-19, saying success depends on bridging…
Model Music Curriculum is a missed opportunity
Jonathan Savage says the Government’s latest intervention in music education is just another clumsy attempt at curriculum re…
Working class employees aren’t a ‘risky bet’
The creative and cultural sectors cannot say they value equality while continuing to be one of the worst offenders for prejudice a…
Why do we prize ballet over kathak?
'Decolonising the curriculum' has become a touchstone for educational institutions. But what does this mean in practice? C…
My Gurus: A global way of being
Skinder Hundal reveals the people who have inspired a career that is international, intersectional and truly multicultural.
Fears raised over the effectiveness of the model music curriculum
The much delayed document will not be enforced by Ofsted and no extra funding has been committed for teacher training.
Learning through drama: social distance without emotional distance
Ava Hunt and Roger Wooster explore whether applied theatre has a future in a post-Covid world.
Music education must be ‘front and centre’ as schools return
The Government faces calls to ensure music education is part of the catch-up curriculum after up to 10% of schools stopped teachin…
