Governance Today Summer 2021

What does Ofsted say? On 29 March, Ofsted published the following statement in response to the publication of the Model Music Curriculum: ‘The Department for Education’s non- statutory Model Music Curriculum (MMC) sets out a clear intention and ambition for music education in key stages 1-3 that is both welcome and much needed.’ As with any published or self-created scheme, however, the effectiveness of the Model Music Curriculum in any individual school that follows or draws upon it will depend on the way it is implemented and the impact that it has on pupils’ learning in that school. Ofsted’s expectation is that: • Schools and academies have clear, well- sequenced plans for the music curriculum that at least match the ambition set out in the National Curriculum (and for the early years, key stage 4 and the sixth form, where appropriate) • These plans are delivered with sufficient time and resources, good teaching, with teachers supported well through quality Continued Professional Development (CPD) • This all has good impact as seen by secure and incremental learning of the technical, constructive and expressive knowledge that pupils need for their future participation in and enjoyment of music. There will be no pre-requisite from inspectors that schools should adopt the Model Music Curriculum - as the Curriculum foreword states, it is designed to assist rather than prescribe. However, there remains every expectation that schools have in place a music curriculum that is ambitious, well-sequenced, implemented well, and which leads to good musical outcomes for all pupils. What support is available for your school? Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs work with schools, music educators and a range of local, regional and national partner organisations to provide an inclusive, diverse and relevant music education offer for all children and young people. As part of a network of Music Education Hubs across England, we are supported using public funding from the Department for Education and Arts Council England, and tasked with delivering the core and extension roles of the National Plan for Music Education. All Torbay and Devon maintained schools and academies benefit from the following support from Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs: • Delegated Music Education Grant (MEG) funding of £400 per school to support the delivery of the core and extension roles of the National Plan for Music Education, particularly whole class ensemble tuition (WCET) • Access to award-winning digital resources to support music curriculum delivery, including Charanga Musical School, VIP Studio Sessions and Focus on Sound Pro • Fully funded loan of a huge range of class instrument sets and resources to support WCET and other projects • Networking, training and professional development opportunities for staff and projects, workshops and performance opportunities for children and young people • Ongoing strategic support from a dedicated Music Development Lead for each area who can work with your school to develop the music provision • School membership of Music Mark, the leading membership organisation and subject association for music. Find out more • You can read the new Model Music Curriculum in full on the DfE website • #CanDoMusic have made a recording of a recent webinar discussing the Model Music Curriculum available to view • Music Mark have a range of resources on their website, including Governor’s Guides to Music and Cultural Education. Get in touch For advice and support on developing music provision at your school, please contact the Music Development Lead for your area: Ben van Weede West Devon, South Hams and Torridge Ben.vanweede@babcockinternational.com Debbie Kent Torridge, North and Mid Devon Debbie.kent@babcockinternational.com Paul Painter Exeter, Mid and East Devon Paul.painter@babcockinternational.com Tom Deam Torbay and Teignbridge Tom.deam@babcockinternational.com Children in year 3 or 4 should be offeredwhole class ensemble tuition (WCET) as part of the school’s overall approach to music “ Summer 2021 19