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Curriculum review in England

Once in a generation opportunity to have your say on education – deadline Friday 22 November.

For the first time in a generation, there is an open call for evidence, encouraging everyone (literally everyone) to respond and help shape the education system for children and young people. 

An opportunity not to be missed!

Safeguarding: Overview

Working with both young people and adults at risk can be hugely beneficial for the individuals and group involved. It also comes with a responsibility for the group to ensure they:

Child licensing - what you need to know

Many of you are increasingly facing problems with your local authorities on child licensing. In recognition of the fact that interpretation of the law is so different between councils, the National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE) has now published guidance which should hopefully lead to a little more consistency.

There are three reasons why this is important:

Friday Afternoons – sing with the kids?

Friday Afternoons is a project to get kids singing on the Friday nearest Britten’s birthday in November. New songs and free resources are provided each year.

Audience development case study: Bristol Choral Society 'Mini Messiah' concerts

Robert Convey of member group Bristol Choral Society explains how they have begun to create the audiences and music makers of the future with their Mini Messiah concerts.

Fundraising case study: Harmony Sinfonia school workshops

Crowdfunding involves using online platforms to gather small donations from a large audience to fund particular events, initiatives or projects.

Carols for Everyone

We are encouraging choirs across the UK to get children and adults singing together this Christmas by performing songs from Carols for Everyone, a collection of seven festive pieces written specifically for both adult and children’s voices.

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