​The Power of Music to change lives: A National Plan for Music Education published in June 2022 sets out the previous Government’s vision for music education through to 2030 and requires the Hub to appoint Lead Schools in each Local Authority area.

 

Encore received a number of applications from schools to become Lead Schools for music education in Herefordshire and we are delighted to announce the successful schools as:

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• St Mary’s RC High School

• Fairfield High School

• Wigmore High School

• Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy

• Kingsland CE Primary School

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The appointed schools will support Encore to develop strong links with Herefordshire schools and facilitate opportunities for peer-to-peer learning. We are delighted to have appointed five Lead Schools for April 2025 - August 2027, who will work with the Music Education Manager to develop music education across the county. They will be able to offer support to schools, help plan and facilitate network meetings and will also meet with the Worcestershire Lead Schools to ensure consistency across the hub area.

 

Lead Schools will be expected to:

 

• Offer Support to schools and Encore to develop music teaching through guidance, planning, hosting and attending school learning networks and CPD sessions.

• Attend planned meetings with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Music Hub schools’ group and Oversight Panel (four core meetings per academic year).

• Advocate for and champion music education in Herefordshire and encourage more young people to take part in music particularly those who are facing barriers to participation.

 

Benefits of being a Lead School:

 

• Recognition as a Lead School in Herefordshire with an exemplary and broad music education provision.

• Opportunity to support schools across Herefordshire and influence and shape high-quality music education, in partnership with Encore.

• Opportunity to access national debate, activity and resources pertaining to music education.​