Music Mark recognition at our school

Lead Mr P. Forbes

We are delighted to share that in May 2025, our school was formally awarded the Music Mark, a prestigious acknowledgement celebrating our commitment to delivering high quality, inclusive, and engaging music education for all pupils. This recognition highlights the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our children, and the strong partnerships we have developed with our local music community.

What Is Music Mark?

Music Mark is the UK’s national association for music education, dedicated to championing and supporting access to music for all children and young people. It connects and supports educators, music services, and schools to enrich musical learning, while also advocating nationally for inclusive and high-quality music education.

About the Music Mark of recognition

The Music Mark is awarded to schools that demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to advocating for the value of music in the curriculum and wider school life.
• A promise to provide equitable, diverse, and inclusive musical experiences for all pupils.
• A willingness to broaden musical horizons by working with community partners, music hubs, and external providers.

Schools may receive one of two certificates:

• Dedication & Improvement
• Ambition & Quality

These certificates acknowledge schools at different stages of their musical development but united by a shared commitment to enriching pupils’ musical lives.

Why receiving the Music Mark matters

Achieving the Music Mark provides a range of meaningful benefits that directly enhance our pupils’ learning experiences:

• Access to high‑quality music resources.
  Our school now benefits from a library of free curriculum resources, planning materials, and advocacy tools that help strengthen and enrich our music offer.
• Training and professional development.
  Staff can attend free online training sessions, events, and professional development opportunities, enabling us to continuously improve our practice and ensure music teaching remains inspiring, inclusive, and responsive to pupils’ needs.
• Enhancing inclusivity and accessibility
  Music Mark’s values align closely with our own as a SEND primary school. Their emphasis on equitable and inclusive music education helps us ensure that music is accessible to pupils with a wide range of learning, sensory, and communication needs.
• Strengthened Community Partnerships
  Through Music Mark, we are encouraged to develop connections with external music providers, visiting musicians, and local arts organisations—creating exciting opportunities for workshops, celebrations, and shared musical experiences.
• Recognition and Celebration
  Receiving the Music Mark certificate and logo allows us to proudly display our achievement across our website, newsletters, and school communications—recognising the importance of music in our pupils’ wellbeing, creativity, and self-expression. ]

Why Music Matters in Acre View Primary School

For our pupils, music is a powerful tool for communication, creativity, sensory exploration, and emotional expression. Whether through structured lessons, therapeutic activities, or joyful whole school singing, music supports our children in developing confidence, coordination, communication skills, and a sense of belonging.

Our Music Mark achievement reinforces our commitment to nurturing every child’s musical potential. It demonstrates that at our school, music is not just an additional activity—it is an essential part of how we support and celebrate every learner.