Ofsted to refocus inspection frameworks: ISM comment
Ofsted has announced their intention to reform their inspection frameworks.
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Music education at significant risk of disappearing, new University of Sussex research reveals
Research by the University of Sussex reveals music is at risk of disappearing from schools.
Good news for musicians: proposed abolition of Class 2 National Insurance contributions dropped
In response to the concerns of organisations representing self-employed people, including the ISM, the Chancellor has announced a U-turn on the Government’s pledge to abolish Class 2 National Insurance contributions.
GCSE Results Day 2018: Stark geographical divide in top GCSE music grades
Official figures released by the Joint Council for Qualifications on GCSE results day (23 August) show a stark divide in top grades at GCSE Music education across England, with rural and less well-off areas being left behind the south east.
Music leaders express concern over rapid decline of GCSE music uptake
Over 85 leading figures from the music sector including Sir Antonio Pappano, Sir Simon Rattle, Tasmin Little, Julian Lloyd Webber, Nicola Benedetti and Alison Balsom have written to The Times to express concern over the continuing decline in uptake of music at GCSE.
A-level results day: further decline in music uptake
Figures published today – A-level results day – by the Joint Council of Qualifications show a significant decline in uptake in music at A level over the past five years.
ISM unveils new £50 graduate membership offer
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has today (1 August) unveiled a £50 graduate membership offer.
