Schools
Music Pedagogy: The Importance of Music Education in Primary Schools
An article that is part of NTMEH’s Music Pedagogy series The Importance of Music Education in Primary Schools Music education has a significant impact on children’s development. It not only brings joy but plays a critical role in shaping cognitive, emotional, and social skills. The UK’s National Plan for Music Education (NPME) highlights the…
Read MoreInstallation of the High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear
Our talented young string players support installation ceremony of the new Tyne and Wear High Sheriff NTMEH were honoured to be asked by Mr David Bavaird to take part in his special ceremony alongside Music Partnership North Newcastle in which he officially became the High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear for 2022- 2023. The service…
Read MorePrimary School Choirs come together in a fantastic live performance
From Coldplay to Matilda the musical, we had it all at this year’s Spring Sing Concert 2022. Eight Primary School Choirs joined the music hub at the Playhouse, Whitley Bay to put on a day of entertainment which was filmed and will be available to view very soon via the Music Hub’s website and social…
Read MoreFutures in Music – 7th July 2021
An online music and creative careers conference day for north-east based secondary schools with UK music, Nrthrn Baby Records, Newcastle and Northumbria Universities and NAME. Facilitated by North Tyneside Music Education Hub in partnership with Music Partnership North. Futures in Music 07/07/21 9.00 – 9.15 Registration 9.15 – 9.30 Introduction 9.30 – 10.30 Newcastle University…
Read MoreMusic Changemakers: Inclusion Matters
With funding from Youth Music we are working in partnership with Sunderland Music Education Hub and Music Partnership North: Newcastle to deliver Music Changemakers: Inclusion Matters. We need ten freelance peripatetic/community musicians from across three areas to become Music Changemakers. Full details and application deadline can be found via the link below: We’re Recruiting! Music Changemakers…
Read MoreNew Model Curriculum for Music
The DfE have today published a new model curriculum for music; a resource designed to ensure universal provision of music education, for all pupils, in all schools. In time and in resources, this provision is as follows: At Key Stages 1 and 2, pupils should receive a minimum of one hour of teaching a week;…
Read MoreBBC Ten Pieces: New Resources
There are so many excellent resources out there to support musical learning in schools, but not many as good as BBC Ten Pieces: Ten Pieces – BBC Teach. There are now forty Ten Pieces, each with a huge range of accompanying teaching resources and creative ideas for learning at home and at school. There are…
Read MoreTeacher CPD
Teachers have also taken part in a range of online CPD this term. As well as our regular network meetings, we have also offered an additional network meeting for those working with SEND students. There has also been music technology training for beginners, and CPD for middle and secondary teachers on using Soundtrap. In the…
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