Local Authority Music Plan

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Sheffield
Music
Plan
2010-2013
Updated 28 September 2011
Mary Heyler
Music Strategy Adviser and Head of Sheffield Music Service
Inclusion and Learning Services
Children, Young People and Families Portfolio
Bannerdale Centre
125 Carterknowle Road
Sheffield
S7 2EX
Tel: 0114 250 6860
Email: musicservice@sheffield.gov.uk
Website: www.sheffield.gov.uk/musicservice
Contents
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1. The Local Authority Music Plan and Role of the
Music Service
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2. Introduction
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3. Local Authority Links
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4. Local Authority Partnerships
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5. Wider Partnerships
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6. Consultation
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7. School Links
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8. Professional Development
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9. Student Development
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10. Vocal Strategy
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11. Music Service Business Planning for Sustainability
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12. Music Service Action Plan 2010-2011
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13. The Vision for 2010 – 2011 and Beyond
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14. Conclusion
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I felt like a star!*
1. The Local Authority Music Plan and Role of the Music Service
The purpose of the Local Authority Music Plan is to provide a vision for music
and young people in Sheffield and how we will meet their different musical
needs. The first LAMP, published in December 2008 was largely a planning
tool for The Music Service and partnership organisations who work directly
with the Service. This year we are very pleased to have been asked by the
Department for Education to begin to map provision across all providers in the
City. We believe the new LAMP will guide us to a future in which every young
person in Sheffield has access to the right musical experiences at the right
time of the right quality. We believe that music can change lives and the
LAMP is the beginning of that journey in Sheffield.
Every child should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument
and to learn to sing (Michael Gove 24 September 2010)
* a pupil from Watercliffe Meadow Primary School after participating in ‘Songs
from the Shows’.
2. Introduction
2.1 The City
Sheffield is one of England’s largest cities and the 3rd largest metropolitan
authority. It has grown from its industrial routes to encompass a wide
economic base. Geographically diverse, it is built largely on land which scales
from 10 to 500 metres above sea level.
Sheffield is ethnically diverse. Around 16% of its population are from black
and ethnic minority groups. The largest ethnic group is Pakistani, but
Sheffield also has large Caribbean, Indian, Bengali, Somali, Yemeni and
Chinese communities.
Between 1801 and 1901 the population grew from 60,000 to 450,000 as a
direct influence of the industrial revolution. The population is now around
547,000. After several years of decline it is now going through a strong
revival. It is still a world leader in steel production, surgical instruments and
medical technology. Sheffield has a thriving cultural sector, accounting for
7.2% of the working population – almost double the national average.
.According to government Index of Multiple Deprivation there are 339 ‘Super
Output Areas’ in the City. Of these areas:
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1.5% are in the top 1% of deprivation
Nearly a quarter are in the top 10% most deprived nationally
Over 60% are in the 50% most deprived nationally
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2.2 Map of Community Assemblies
2.3 Sheffield Schools
The number and types of schools in Sheffield are as follows:
32 Nurseries and Children’s Centres, 135 Primary 5 -11s (some are infant
schools), 24 Secondary (7 have sixth forms), I sixth form college , 12 Special
Schools, a number of integrated units, 3 Academies, and 2 Specialist Arts
Colleges.
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Total School Population 5 -18
Percentage of Black and Ethnic Minority Students
Percentage of Students with English as Additional Language
Percentage of Students with Free-school-meals eligibility
Percentage of Students with Special Educational Needs
68,957
25%
16%
18%
27%
3. Local Authority Links
The wider opportunities initiative, for me, epitomizes what Sheffield City
Council’s motto is: ‘Where everyone matters’ (Teacher from Byron Wood
Primary School)
The Sheffield City Council Corporate Plan 2010 – 2013 puts forward three
areas for its vision:
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To be a modern, vibrant, green city where people choose to live, invest
and work.
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To be a Council that gets things right first time for our customers
To be a city where everyone can achieve their full potential.
The Sheffield Children and Young People’s Plan sets out how the Council will
address the ‘Every Child Matters’ aims for children to:
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Be healthy
Stay safe
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution
Achieve economic well-being
The six new priorities of the Children’s Plan for 2009 – 2011 are:
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Early Years
Aspirations
Parents and parenting
The economic situation
Protecting young people from involvement in crime
Inequalities of opportunities and outcomes
A boy was sent into my teaching room on detention. I was teaching
euphonium to another student and the boy seemed really interested in
the lesson. I invited him to try the instrument. Since then he has joined
the school brass band and his parents say he is a changed person.
(Music Service Brass Teacher)
The Music Service is part of the Children and Young People’s Service within
Inclusion and Learning Services. The main aims for the Inclusion and
Learning Services are:
Raising Attainment and Aspiration by improving:
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the quality of teaching and learning in schools and settings
the quality of leadership in schools and settings
the provision, progress and attainment of looked-after children
children’s health, safety and happiness
quality business planning for sustainability (Music Service)
4. Local Authority Partnerships
4.1 The Music Service
Sheffield City Council runs a Music Service for schools and the Community.
The Music Service works with schools, families and partners to bring high
quality musical experiences to every child’s personalised learning. It is
currently working with a range of customers including young people, parents
and schools to re-shape its Service into a hub which works closely with other
music organisations.
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The Music Service provides:
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Instrumental lessons for children and young people 7 – 19 years
Bands orchestras and other music groups for young people which meet
centrally outside school time*.
The Musical Pathways Programme for Primary Schools including
whole-class specialist music tuition for Key Stage 2.
Affordable Instrument hire.
Advice and signposting for young people, families and schools.
Training and professional development opportunities for teachers and
community musicians.
Performance opportunities for young musicians at Sheffield City Hall
and other prestigious venues.
Music projects, live performances and workshops in partnership with
other music organisations.
Quality assurance, safeguarding and safer recruitment of music service
teachers.
A large Centre for the Exams of the Associated Board of the Royal
Schools of Music (Bannerdale Centre).
*The Music Service is particularly proud of its bands, orchestras and other
musical ensembles. These groups are open to the wider community and
members do not need to be learning with a Music Service Teacher. The
majority of these ensembles, which range from beginner through to advanced
level, meet Monday – Thursday evenings at the Bannerdale Centre. There are
two new beginner groups, Beginning Wind Band and Beginning Strings
Orchestra in the Northeast of the City which meet on Mondays from 4:00 pm
at Firth Park Old Library and Clock Tower. Amongst the ensembles which
meet at the Bannerdale, Festival Band and Senior Orchestra are awardwinning senior ensembles to which every child can aspire through carefully
planned progression. For further information about Music Groups which are
all open to the community please go to:
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/education/information-for-parentscarers/atschool/sheffield-music-service/central-ensembles
4.2 Sheffield City Council Culture
As a shortlisted city for the UK City of Culture 2013 competition, Sheffield has
been working with cultural and creative organisations, including the Music
Service, to develop a new Cultural Strategy for Sheffield 2011-13 based on
the consultation from the UK City of Culture process. Young people and their
participation in culture are key themes in the strategy and we support
interventions that encourage young people to learn a musical instrument or
participate in music activities such as singing and percussion. We are keen
to see the use of digital technology in the use of music production but also as
a means of engaging a wider audience in music and culture and a key part of
the strategy is to increase opportunities for young people to learn from a
professional and perform or exhibit their new skills in a professional venue.
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4.3 Sheffield Children’s Festival
The Sheffield Children’s Festival is a large participatory arts festival that
engages over 25,000 children each year. During the 2010 festival 902
children took part in music-making projects of which approximately 70% were
girls and 30% boys. These children were aged 3 – 19 yrs with the majority
between 16 – 19 yrs. The projects ranged from workshops engaging small
children (3 – 6 yrs) in orchestral music-making to large scale musical theatre
shows with the children playing, singing and performing.
4.4 Gifted and Talented
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The Powerplus Project (funded by the Gifted and Talented Programme)
took place in 10 secondary schools one special school. The project
was devised by the Music Advanced Skills Teacher from Tapton
School (Arts College), Music in the Round (Regularly-funded Arts
Council Organisation) and schools. The project supports GCSE
composition with music technology and culminates in performances of
students’ work by professional musicians. In June 2010, the Music
AST led a session about the project at the National AST Conference
Day. 150 students completed the programme which has boosted
Music GCSE uptake in most of the schools.
There are examples of schools using G and T funding to support
talented students who wish to learn an instrument. One example is the
bursary provided by a primary school for a talented young musician to
have longer lessons. This young person cares for parents who are
disabled and has achieved grade 4 on the instrument while still in
primary school. Pathways for talented young people need a more
coordinated approach.
4.5 Safeguarding
The Music Service published a new Safeguarding Policy which was published
on 9 September 2010 (Basic Safeguarding Training Day). Partner
organisations were referred to the Safeguarding Sheffield Children website
www.safeguardingsheffieldchildren.gov.uk for advice on voluntary
organisations.
4.6 Looked-after Children
As a pilot, 3 young musicians are having instrumental lessons as part of the
Music Hub Project in the Northeast. They are progressing well (a case study
can be made available). We need a more coordinated offer to all Looked-after
children through schools and children’s homes.
4.7 Links with Health
Did you know about the 2 children who are learning recorders on a
bursary? Both brother and sister have health issues. Mum told us that
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their consultant says their lungs are strengthening as a result of
lessons. (Music Service Business Manager)
There is an acknowledgement of the benefits of learning an instrumental and
learning to sing. We need to get this message across.
5. Wider Partnerships
For singing please see section 10.
In 2009 – 2010 Music Partnerships in Sheffield continue to emerge as follows:
5.1 The Church Burgesses Educational Foundation
This organisation has a long history of funding music education activities in
the City. It has funded the Sheffield Cathedral ‘Sing!’ project this year and the
large-scale Wider Opportunities Concert at City Hall coordinated by the Music
Service. The Foundation also responds to individual applications and there
are many examples of support for lessons and instruments where this is
needed.
5.2 Music in the Round*
Music in the Round (RFO) provides a wide range of activities ranging from
children’s concerts, taster sessions and workshops to master classes and
ensembles for talented young performers. In 2009- 2010 they provided
workshops for 610 children aged 4 – 5 in 9 nursery and infant schools and 3
other venues. Other sessions also took place at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
and 2 special needs schools. They receive £5500 from Sheffield City Council,
a grant through Gifted and Talented Funding to support the performance costs
of the Powerplus Programme and the rest of the funding is through
sponsorship, private trusts and foundations.
5.3 The Halle Orchestra*
The Halle Orchestra has a long tradition of education work related to its
concert series in Sheffield. This year members of the orchestra led the ‘Adopt
a Player’ Scheme in 3 primary schools and Sheffield Music School
(independent organisation) which included working with a musician in school,
attendance at a concert and some children playing alongside the orchestra.
The Music Service worked closely with the Halle Education Manager to
identify schools and we look forward to more powerful partnership working in
future.
5.4 City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra (CSYO)
CSYO, formed 30 years ago, is recognised as one of the UK’s foremost Youth
Orchestras, having unprecedented success under the leadership of Chris
Gayford. Over the years conductors of renown and soloists of international
repute have tutored, rehearsed and performed with us; most recently in
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summer 2011, the celebrated cellist Natalie Clein. CSYO is an inclusive
orchestra with members from 13 to 21 years, and fees of the lowest in the
country with generous additional support where needed. Young people have
the opportunity to be involved in prestigious European Music Festivals, often
playing in imposing concert halls (such as the De Falla Concert Hall,
Granada), and CSYO is the only Western Youth Orchestra ever to have been
invited to accompany Bolshoi dancers, playing to an audience of 5,000! It is
perhaps the greatest accolade that past members, now themselves of
international fame: Martin Cropper, Matthew Barley and Matthew Bugg return
to tutor, perform and compose for CSYO.
5.5 The Music Academy
Sheffield has a Centre for Advanced Training which is funded through the DfE
Music and Dance Scheme. It meets on Saturdays and provides talented
young musicians the chance to access a range of musical activities at a high
level including instrumental lessons and coaching, chamber groups, weekly
lunchtime performances, theory, composition and Music A level. It currently
has 71 attendees. The Choir performed at the National Year of Music
Celebration Concert coordinated by the Music Service in March 2010. The
Music Strategy Adviser and Head of Sheffield Music Service is a member of
the newly-formed board together with two other Heads from Barnsley and
Rotherham Music Services (Barnsley – recently retired). The Director
supports Music Service events for children with top-level accompaniment.
Some teachers are shared with the Music Service.
5.6 Sheffield Music School
Sheffield Music School was established over 30 years ago and operates as an
independent charity. It meets at Sharrow Primary School on Saturday
mornings during school term time and provides children and young people
with extensive musical opportunities. Junior Music School is open to children
from Grade 2 – 5 and senior from Grade 5 upwards. It offers teaching of
general musicianship, aural and theory classes, choir and vocal groups and
the opportunity for young people to play together in small chamber
ensembles. There are currently 63 children and young people attending.
5.7 Extended Schools Programmes
An extended-schools coordinator who is part of an organisation called ‘Three
Consulting’ has organised music activity including Music Cafes, DJ-ing and
rap, the ‘gr8 m8s’ anti-gang programme in partnership with JADE, Music for
toddlers, Music development via youth partners, music groups and Christmas
Carols. She has discussed strategy with the Music Service especially with
regards to developing music at City School. Plans are underway with an
extended-schools coordinator for the East area for singing breakfast clubs
with Sing Up and Count me in and for a student leadership programme in
which a Music Service singing teacher will train talented year 5 and 6 students
to teach musical maths through singing to children in KS1.
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5.8 Brass Bands
Sheffield has a network of brass bands, many of whom have junior and family
bands. The Concord Youth Performance Organisation is working closely with
the Music Service Northeast Hub Project and a group of young musicians
performed at the National Year of Music Celebrations in March 2010. The
brass bands for the purpose of this first mapping are: Sheffield 13 Brass
Band, Woodhouse Silver Brass Band, Loxley Silver Band and Oughtibridge
Brass Band.
5.9 Private Providers
There are three known private companies providing instrumental and vocal
lessons. They are ACEG Music, Harmony Music and Ridgeway Music. All
of these providers provide lessons in schools as well as out of school. There
are also many freelance specialist music teachers who provide lessons in and
out of schools. Most secondary schools in Sheffield employ a mix of private
and Music Service teachers.
5.10 Youth Music
Youth Music is running a Power Play project called ‘Sound Kickers’ led by
‘Football Unites, Racism Divides (FURD)’ which began in the Sharrow and
Parson Cross areas and has recently moved into the City centre. The project
has been based at Yewlands School and Red Tape Studios. Young people
11 – 18 years have been involved in music technology, live jam sessions,
song writing and rap work. They are producing a CD which will be played
before a Sheffield United match during ‘Kick racism out of football week’. The
project also includes young volunteers aged 18 – 23.
5.11 ‘Count me in’
50 children have had instrumental lessons funded through the ‘Count me in’
programme. We need to make closer links to ‘Count me in’.
Listings under the Wider Partnerships section are for the purpose of
mapping musical activity for young people. Sheffield City Council does not
accept responsibility for the activities of the organisations listed.
* Arts Council National Partnership Organisations.
6. Consultation
6.1 What children and young people are telling us
The Sheffield 1 – 19+ Partnership surveyed over 20,000 children and young
people in 2009. They used the Five Every Child Matters indicators to develop
questions which we age-appropriate for children in Early Years, Year 2, Year
5, Year 7, Year 10 and Post 16 settings. Further information can be found on
www.sheffield0-19.org.uk.
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Some key outcomes:
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42% of Y2 children and 23% Y5 children have experienced bullying in
the last year. Most bullying is verbal and cyber-bullying is on the
increase. 81% of bullying took place at school.
26% of Y10s and 36% Post 16s have given out personal information
on-line. Many have met strangers who communicated with them online and they often took a friend.
When children were asked about favourite activities all age groups
placed doing things with friends before engaging in sports and arts
activities when given as separate choices.
Children said that the main thing that stops them doing activities out of
school is cost.
75% of Y5s help to make money for charity
35% of Y10s and Post 16s would like to be involved in voluntary work.
97% of Y7s say they would like to have a job when they get older.
29% of Y7s and 27% of Y10s say nothing will stop them achieving their
aspirations.
67% of children say working in a group helps their learning.
6.2 What children thought about Wider Opportunities nationally
Children involved in the Federation of Music Services Wider Opportunities
Impact Assessment last year reported that they would like to play a bigger
part in decision-making about the programme.
6.3 What children thought about the Wider Opportunities Programme in
Sheffield
1000 children who participated in Wider Opportunities project last year were
asked about their progress and enjoyment during the project and whether they
will continue with musical learning. Some key outcomes are:
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53% would like to continue to learn their instrument following the year
of Wider Opportunities
70% would like to continue but on another instrument
34% said they were already learning another instrument
42% said they would like to join a music group
26% said they would like to continue in a music group outside school
74% said they enjoy learning to play their instrument
20% said they ‘maybe’ enjoy learning to play their instrument
5% said they did not enjoy learning to play their instrument.
6.4 What schools thought about Wider Opportunities nationally
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97% of schools nationally thought that Wider Opportunities has been
an enjoyable experience for the majority of participating children.
92% thought that the programme boosts the confidence of children
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60% of schools thought that the programme has boosted cultural
understanding.
62% thought that it has enhanced social development.
6.5 What schools told us about the overall provision from the Music
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The weakest area is in the organisation of dates and times for teaching.
The second weakest area was punctuality and communication.
Relationship between school and Music Service was satisfactory.
Relationship with children and families is good overall.
The strongest area is in the quality of the teaching and learning.
6.6 What children in the early years told us
5 Children’s Centres and Foundation Stage Centres in NE Sheffield were
surveyed following Music Hub Projects with children and teachers. Children
answered:
Did you enjoy the music?
Would you like to do more music?
Thumbs up 100%
Thumbs up 87%
6.7 How are we communicating?
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The ‘re-branding’ of Music Service Publicity was launched at the
National Year of Music Concert March 2010 (see cover of this report).
The Music Service website has been re-written and simplified and has
the new images as above. The website has an area for on-line
comments.
6.8 How is the Local Authority communicating?
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Music Service managers contributed to a workshop session with the
Director of Children and Young People’s Service about future reshaping services.
The Music Strategy Adviser and Head of Sheffield Music Service
contributes to the Learning and Achievement and Leadership and
Innovation Management Teams.
The Music Strategy Adviser will attend a day of discussion with
Headteachers and Chairs of Governors on 20th October about the
future shape of services led by the Director of Children and Young
People’s Service.
7. School Links
Many thanks for all the support your team have been giving to us this
side of the city and for the wonderful links that have been set up – all
good! (Director of Arts, Firth Park Community Arts College)
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The Music Service has strengthened its links with schools this year.
Provision has been mapped and is showing a more even distribution around
the City.
95.6 % of primary schools with Key Stage 2 pupils work regularly with the
Music Service.
88% of secondary schools and academies work regularly with the Music
Service
Maps of Music Service provision:
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7.1 The Music Hub Project
In 2009 the Music Service began its Music Hub Project in the Northeast. The
purpose of the project was to boost music participation in an area which had
very low numbers engaged with the Music Service (in 2008 71 children were
registered for specialist lessons). The progress for 2009 - 10 is as follows:
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Total number of children and young people 3920, including 1050
through Wider Opportunities and Pathways. At least 925 of these
participated in performances.
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All 16 primary schools in the Northeast have enjoyed all classes within
one year group having a Wider Opportunities project for a year. These
classes have learned to play strings, woodwind or brass in each
school.
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365 year 3 children in the Northeast have enjoyed one year of ‘preWider Opportunities Singing’
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Hinde House 3 – 16 School has enjoyed an enrichment afternoon of
Music activities including choir, strings and African drumming.
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Three Looked-after children at Hinde House are having specialist
instrumental lessons and working hard at it.
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Fir Vale, Firth Park and Hinde House Secondary Phase have all
experienced an increase in the numbers taking up specialist tuition.
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Previous to the project Hinde House did not have any young people
taking up instrumental lessons. There are now 200 young musicians.
Parkwood Academy has had Music Hub workshops and there are
students having instrumental lessons, but there is much scope for
development.
7.2 New Music Centre in the Northeast
A planned outcome of the Music Hub Project in the Northeast was to start a
new after-school music centre for young people and families. In July 2010 the
new Music Centre was launched at the Firth Park Old Library and Clock
Tower. There are 60 participants so far and the goal is to increase this
number to 120 by the end of the year. Groups include: Strings orchestra,
Wind Band, Brass Band, Adult Choir and Children’s Choir. Instrument hire is
available directly from the Centre which also provides specialist lessons for
those who wish to have them out of school.
7.3 Schools in the South and East
The Music Service has two assistant Managers who work with schools. In
April 2010 we recruited a new Assistant Manager for Teaching and Learning
who is building relationships with a view toward developing music participation
and quality in the South and East of the City.
8. Professional Development
You cannot overdo CPD (Tim Brighouse)
8.1 Sing Up
97% of primary schools have registered with Sing Up. The City has hosted a
wide range of Sing Up Courses through Sheffield Cathedral, the Music
Service and other organisations.
8.2 Music Leader
Music Leader provided a range of courses for community musicians in venues
all over the City including a year-long Kodaly course (6 one day sessions)
attended by Music Service and class teachers.
8.3 Continuing Professional Development for Music Service Teachers
A special website was created during 2009-2010 for Music Service teachers
with remote access. This contains schemes of work, policies and a
discussion forum.
A new Handbook for Music Service Staff was published September 2010.
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90% of teachers in the Music Service have participated in the Open University
KS2 Music CPD Programme. OU Courses were attended by classroom
teachers from the area.
Other CPD Courses 2009 - 2010 included:
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‘Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning’
‘Basic Safeguarding’ (mandatory)
‘Features of Successful Learning’
The OU Planning Module for whole Service
The four South Yorkshire Music Services held a joint Conference Day in
Barnsley for all Music Service staff including national speakers and sharing of
good practice.
In 2008 the Music Service introduced a new and rigorous system for
observing lessons. A new Teaching and Learning criteria was published and
judgements are made against these to determine quality and support
improvement. Music Service lesson observation outcomes for 2008 – 2010:
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73% of lessons observed were Satisfactory with Good Elements or
Better with the majority being Good.
Of the further 27% only one lesson was found to be inadequate (the
second lesson was satisfactory) and this teacher is receiving support.
The outcomes from the observations of Wider Opportunities lessons
have improved markedly from 2008 – 9 to 2009 – 10 and are now
broadly in line with the overall figures above (there were no inadequate
WO lessons).
The Music Service is working to ensure that a minimum of 80% lessons
observed are Good or better by the end of 2011 academic year and 99% by
end 2013.
8.4 Continuing Professional Development for Teachers in Schools
The Music Service guided schools to Sing Up as a priority for music CPD in
2009 – 2010.
3 Primary Music Briefings were held to share good practice and discuss
national and local initiative.
The Music Service held a Secondary Music Teachers Day which included
sharing of good practice by Bents Green Special School.
One day CPD for 10 classroom teachers was funded by Sing Up in our ‘Songs
from the Shows’ event for KS2 with Lin Marsh.
A Music Service singing teacher has provided CPD for class teachers to
prepare schools for their Sing Up Awards.
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9 Music Service teachers attended a Wider Opportunities Conference Day in
Hull.
A Wider Opportunities Group performed at the Inclusion and Learning
Service’s ‘Powerful Learning, Powerful Leadership’ Conference
Music Service Managers led a blues workshop with Consultants and Advisers
from the Inclusion and Learning Service.
9. Student Development
9.1 The numbers of students having weekly lessons, provided by Music
Service teachers is increasing.
Type of Lessons
Specialist instrumental/vocal
Wider Opportunities Classes
Pathways Lessons
Total
2009 - 2010
2872
3968
375
7215
2010 - 2011
3223
4456
1221
8900
Percentage of Total School Population (5 – 19 yrs)
2009 - 2010
2010 – 2011
10.6%
13%
Percentage of Key Stage 2 Population
18%
21%
Percentage of Key Stage 2 who have experienced the WO programme
41%
63%
Music Service Ensembles (based centrally)
2009- 2010
2010 – 2011
534
590 (early estimate adds 60 new
starters at NE Centre)
Special Needs Programme
150
To be confirmed
Live performances & Workshops
8000
10000
9.2 Standards
We have reviewed the levels of musical attainment in line with the National
Qualifications Framework and discovered incorrect figures for 2009 – 2010
which we are seeking to correct. The following figures are therefore for 20102011 and provide a baseline for improvement in 2011 - 2012
Pre Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
82%
13%
3%
2%
78%
17%
3%
2%
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9.3 Transition
There are examples of transition where individual teachers have ensured that
pupils progress well into Key Stage 3 and where transition workshops have
taken place in Secondary schools with their new intake of year 7s. Where this
works best it is a partnership between specialist and class teachers. However
this area needs a more strategic approach across the City. For future plans,
see section 12.
9.4 Examples of Student Leadership
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A group of sixth-form students from Longley College acted as stage
manager and crew at National Year of Celebration Concert.
2 students from Silverdale School worked as stage crew at Wider
Opportunities Concert.
3 work-experience students worked with the Music Service Summer
2010.
An A-Level Music Student and member of Music Service Ensembles is
working at Music Librarian.
Senior Orchestra are going to be peer mentoring young people on the
Magna Holiday course
10 pupils have participated in Duke of Edinburgh awards gaining the
award through their contribution to bands and orchestras.
9.5 National Year of Music
Three concerts were held at City Hall in 2009 – 2010 to celebrate the National
Year of Music.
10. Vocal Strategy
10.1 Sing Up
97% of Sheffield Schools have registered with Sing Up and feedback has
been very positive at Primary Music Briefings. Sing Up has been promoted
enthusiastically in Sheffield and the City has hosted a series of Continuing
Professional Development Days and twilight workshops both in schools and at
Sheffield Cathedral which have been well-attended. 9 Sheffield Schools from
the Northeast are on target to qualify for Sing Up Awards through support and
encouragement from a Music Hub Singing Coordinator. Hallam School is a
platinum award winner. The regional Sing Up coordinator has plans to
develop singing breakfast clubs in primary schools in the East part of the City.
10.2 Sheffield Cathedral Sing! Programme
The Cathedral Choir performs regularly throughout the year including
individual singing lessons, masses, concerts and recordings. The Cathedral
has an outreach programme which was funded last year through the Choir –
Schools Association. The Sing! Programme reached 1730 children last year
mainly in schools in areas of deprivation. Each participating school has 15
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workshops. 300 children performed in outreach concerts alongside the
Sheffield Cathedral Young Voices and Cathedral musicians. The Head of
Service has accepted the invitation to join the steering committee.
10.3 Youth and Children’s Choirs
Sheffield Young Singers performed at the SCC Celebration of Success
Concert last year with approximately 40 members. Many schools have choirs
and a new choir has recently formed in the Hillsborough area of the City. A
children’s choir has formed in the Northeast called ‘Sing out!’ for children aged
7 – 11 and the choir leader also leads a community choir for adults, both as
part of the Music Service Hub Project. The Music Academy and Sheffield
Cathedral provide choirs for young people.
10.4 Young Voices with David Lawrence
Thousands of children from across the region participate in Young Voices
concerts at Sheffield Arena every November. Many of these children attend
Sheffield Schools. In 2009 – 2010 the organisation went from 2 concerts to 3
due to popular demand. Popular stars and a contemporary band join the
children in the concert which has the quick-paced feel of a rock concert. The
Music Strategy Adviser attended a concert last year and it was clear to see
the enjoyment of both children and the parents in the audience. The singing
is directed by David Lawrence.
10.5 ‘Songs from the Shows’ with Lin Marsh
300 Y4 children from 9 Sheffield schools performed ‘Songs from the Shows to
an audience of 600.
10.6 The Sheffield Songbook
Sheffield Young Singers and Music in the Round commissioned and
premiered the ‘Sheffield Song Book’ together with participating schools.
10.7 Singing for the National Year of Music
A massed choir of 300 year 3 – 4 pupils from the Northeast and a new choir
from Firth Park Community Arts College performed at the National Year of
Music Celebration at City Hall.
Making Music (joint adult choir from local choirs) and the Music Academy
Choir performed at the National Year of Music concert at City Hall.
10.8 Selected Examples from Schools
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High Storrs School is building up its choirs with the help of two new
singing teachers from the Music Service.
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Children at Brightside Infant and Watercliffe Meadow Schools are
receiving Kodaly singing tuition from teachers in the schools.
Sing Up provided ‘Kick Start’ days for singing with Sue Nichols at
Longley, Pye Bank and Tinsley Primary Schools.
The 16 primary schools in the NE Music Hub are receiving a Year 3
‘pre WOPPS’ singing programme for one year.
11. Music Service Business Planning for Sustainability
11.1 Music Service Audit
In August 2010 an audit by the City Council Finance Department found that
whilst many areas were strong, instrument management needs improvement.
The Business Support Team is putting together an action plan.
11.2 Music Service Pay and Rewards Strategy 2010
Following a 2 year period of consultation with teaching unions, Council HR
and teachers, implementation has begun on phase 1 of the Pay and Rewards
Strategy. Phase 1 will be followed by a re-structure of the Music Service and
full implementation in September 2011.
11.3 Music Service Payment Systems
Direct billing of families was moved from the Music Service Office to the
Council on-line finance system. Service Level Agreements were introduced
in 2009 and direct purchase of teaching time from schools is growing.
11.4 Federation of Music Services Business Modelling Working Group
The Music Strategy Adviser and Head of Sheffield Music Service contributed
to the Business Modelling Working Group which met and developed a toolkit
for Music Service business planning.
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12. Music Service Action Plan 2010-2011
Music Service Specific Objectives
Raising attainment and aspiration
 Increase percentage of schools having Wider Opportunities from 84% to 90%
 Increase number of children receiving Pathways Lessons from 1221 to 1700
 Increase percentage of children working at Level 2 from 13% to 17%
 Win Sing Up Awards in 9 Schools to support literacy skills.
 Establish a new music centre in NE of City for 120 children
 Lead Family workshops for WOPPS in 10 schools
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Establish a new after-school music centre in NE with 120 children. Start new singing group at
Parkwood Academy. Form family support group.
 Explore possibilities for a Music Centre for the South and/or East of the City
 Coordinate a 2 day holiday course during October half term in NE on run-up to large-scale Music
Hub Concert at Magna Science Centre in November
 Continue with special needs IT programme and start Wider Opportunities with 4 special schools.
 Map the EYS provision of partners and sustain the Music Hub work in NE
 Coordinate concert at City Hall
 Create Music Service Newsletter especially for ensembles members
Improve the quality of teaching and learning
 Move 5 teachers who were ‘Satisfactory’ to ‘Good’ or ‘with Good elements’. Tackle all
underperformance with targeted support. Move 3 from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’
 Improve mentoring programme. 6 new teachers to achieve at least ‘with good elements’
observation outcomes (50% ‘Good’)
 25% Music Service Teachers to complete Open University Key Stage Two Music CPD. Ensure
involvement from 90%
 Review schemes of work and develop termly assessment system
 Continue to indentify good practice in Primary and Secondary Schools and share with others
 Contribute to the City Achievement NQT Programme
 Complete a Vocal Strategy with partners
 Improve KS2 – 3 transition with a series of WOPPS concerts in families of schools to take place in
secondary schools.
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Lead
Met by
ECM
CD/IN
CD/IN
CD/IN
JS
IN/HS
CD/HP
/SD/JR
IN/HS
06/11
06/11
06/11
06/11
03/11
12/10
Enjoy and
Achieve
MH/CD
IN/HS
01/11
11/10
PA/IN
MH
MK
MK
11/10
01/11
03/11
03/11
CD/IN
03/11
CD/IN
03/11
MH/HS
03/11
CD
MH
MH
MH
MDTs
03/11
03/11
03/11
01/11
06/11
03/11
Enjoy and
Achieve
 Monitor the quality of ensembles in SW and NE
Improve the quality of leadership in schools and settings
 Map provision in families of schools and use for discussions with school leaders
 Include a yearly review meeting in secondary schools’ service level agreement
 Include offer of review meetings to primary schools.
 Provide a guidance leaflet for schools.
 Develop a student leadership programme. Explore Arts Awards. Team up with EMTAS team to
encourage BME students into the programme
 Recruit parent volunteers to support NE and SW Music Centres. Begin with consultation and with
Friends Committees.
Improve children’s health, safety and happiness
 Work with partners to create a plan which responds to the results of the ECM survey
 Publish new safeguarding policy – 100% teachers to complete Basic Safeguarding Course
 Monitor SEAL training impact as a focus of 2010/2011 and
 Ensure Music Service teachers can provide names of Child Protection Lead Officers/Teachers for
each of their schools.
 Obtain names of all Looked-after children Coordinators in schools and coordinate the offer of free
instrumental or vocal lessons.
 Continue with the new images of the music service on all communications
 Present Music Service customer survey outcomes to Music Service Teachers and write an action
plan for improvement
 Ensure all publicity lets people know about the health benefits of musical activity as part of a
guidance leaflet for parents. Make initial links with NHS.
Improve business planning for sustainability
 Implement the Pay and Rewards Strategy Phase 1
 Write a business plan to take account of potential budget cuts
 Devise a detailed action plan to respond to development points in SCC Audit
 Prepare for phase 2 of Pay and Rewards Strategy
 Employ student as Music Librarian through Friends Committee
IN/CD
MH/EH
MH/EH
MH
MH/MK
12/10
10/10
10/10
10/10
12/10
MH/MK
12/10
MH
HS
SDT
SDT
01/11
12/10
06/11
06/11
H/MK
10/10
MH/HS
MH
10/10
01/11
MH
10/10
Be
healthy
EH
MH/EH
EH/AS
MH
MK/IN
09/10
11/10
11/10
11/10
09/10
Enjoy and
Achieve
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Apply to programme for volunteers to work in the office. Support work-experience students.
EH/EE
06/11
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Install new database and ensure data inputting has additional support
LH
01/11
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Enjoy and
Achieve
Make a
positive
contribution
Stay safe
Enjoy and
Achieve
Achieve
economic
well-being
13. The Vision for 2010 – 2011 and Beyond
In order to better meet the key objectives of the Children’s Plan the Music
Service will:
Early Years
 Map the early years provision with partners and produce and publicise
a brief EYS Music Strategy by March 2011.
 Pilot an EYS/KS1 music and literacy project at one Primary School and
monitor outcomes
Aspirations
 Encourage all partners, schools and providers to respond to the Darren
Henley Music Review by 1 November 2010.
 Work with partners to coordinate pathways to centres of excellence,
including vocal provision, and identify gaps.
 Ensure the views of young people (through the ECM survey and other
means) are taken into account in future planning.
Parents and Parenting
 Involve parents more in their children’s musical learning.
 Communicate better with parents and publicise the health benefits of
musical activity
 Encourage a safeguarding culture with parents and partners.
The Economic Situation
 Publicise free and low-cost musical activities.
 Write a business plan and make reference to the role of partners.
 Develop and make better use of student leaders
 Implement phase 2 of the Music Service Pay and Rewards Strategy
Protecting Young People from Involvement in Crime
 Offer every looked-after child in the City free instrumental or vocal
lessons in their school.
 Pilot 2 music projects in children’s homes.
 Raise the profile of looked-after children with partners
Inequalities of Opportunities and Outcomes
 Encourage investment in a set of clear standards and independent
system for quality assurance of instrumental and vocal lessons
applicable to all partners.
 Increase schools receiving a Wider Opportunities project from 84 to
90% by July 2011 and increase continuation (Pathways Lessons)
 Map provision in families of schools and identify gaps.
 Improve transition from year 6 to 7 with area WOPPS concerts in
families of schools and additional support for children who wish to
continue.
 Ensure children with special needs are included and their needs are
met in and out of school and mainstream and special needs schools.
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14. Conclusion
This report begins to bring together the rich mix of musical activities that are
going on every day in Sheffield. In future new organisations and freelance
musicians will appear in the strategy as it is updated each year. As the LAMP
unfolds it will provide an imperative to plan more closely together, avoid
duplication and identify gaps in provision. We can then aspire to a Local
Authority Music Plan which encompasses the needs of all children and young
people whoever and wherever they are.
The children left inspired and interested and have been ever since.
Thank you. (A teacher from St. Catherine’s Primary)
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