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Why is arts provision in UK schools such a lottery?
When Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake opened in November 1995 it rocked the dance world. “There was a David and Goliath feel about the…
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How music can be used to support learning across the curriculum at KS3 and 4
Louise Greene: Music and drama are a priority at our school. Regardless of background, views or ambition, music brings students together.…
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Music still matters after KS2
Singing is widespread in most primary schools, and the benefits it brings are well understood. However, once students move into Year 7…
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What I learnt at school: Bill Bailey
My overwhelming memory of secondary school is one of conflict. Constant battles with teachers. It was me really kicking against this…
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Keeping music on the curriculum
I’ve heard some fantastic music lessons over the years. The music itself hasn’t always been wonderful but more often than not, the…
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Lesson Plan: KS3 Maths – Reasoning with Doughnuts
It can be difficult to find problem-solving tasks that are suitable for Key Stage 3 students and which focus on central areas of the…
