Music Mark Nomination

Welcome - Thank you for taking the time to complete this short application form

Thank you for your interest in the Music Mark nomination. This short application form consisting of only 3 sections will take on average less than 10 minutes to complete. The prompts are to help you to identify the aspects of music in your school that you want to tell us about. Answer those that apply to you

Name of school(Required)

Address of school(Required)

Name of school contact(Required)

Role of school contact(Required)

Email of school contact(Required)

Section 1: Tell us about music in your school

This section focuses on willingness to engage in development conversations related to improving music provision.

What music CPD have you attended (online and in person) and what were your follow up actions?

How do you keep up to date with national guidance for music education and new initiatives?

How do you engage with West Sussex Music Education Hub showing understanding of its provision and music offers to schools?

Section 2: The value of music education

This section focuses on recognising the value of music education as part of a broad and balanced curriculum.

How do you ensure music is taught progressively across the keystages?

How do you support non specialist teachers?

What extra-curricular activities for music (including those provided by external music specialists) do you provide?

How do you play an active role in local music networks and locality events?

What instrumental lessons are offered in your school?

Section 3: Music for all

A strategy for music in place which provides for all children.

Are you aware of the West Sussex Music bursary scheme and do any of your pupils benefit from it?

How do you plan for SEND within music lessons?

What progression routes do you offer for children who are gifted and talented?

Are you aware of local community music provision such as West Sussex Music centres or other providers?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about music in your school community?

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To help us spread the news of your success, please do send us a suitable photo of your pupils singing or playing their instruments which we will use on our social media platforms to celebrate your success.

Welcome - Thank you for taking the time to complete this short application form

Section 1: Tell us about music in your school

Section 2: The value of music education

Section 3: Music for all

Thank you!