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Latest news, information and useful resources.

 

 

CODE OF PRACTICE

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SING UP

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Guidance on involving Young People
This is a guide by Youth Music on involving young people. Involving young people encapsulates anything from consulting a young person through to active participation in the decision-making process.

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Keeping arts safe
Guidance for artists and arts organisations on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults by the Arts Council England.

The MusicLeader Library

News, features and guides on music leading

You can browse our library for information across a range of topics relating to music leading. Stay up to date with the latest news, access previous newsletters, download tips and guidelines, read research and reports or if you a new to the sector, read our guide to the music leading profession. To access member only resources, please register

MusicLeader - Latest newsNEWS

Latest news from across the country. >> Read more



MusicLeader - FeaturesFEATURES

Articles on music leading and career profiles. >> Read more



Guides on music leadingGUIDES

Check out our our expert guides for all types of music leader - practitioners, project managers and music delivery organisations.


For all Music Leaders:

Sector information
Early years, formal education, youth justice and youth services - a guide on how each area operates and key organisations that work within them.

Music leading in different settings
Browse this section to find out how music is used in various settings (early years, formal, youth justice and youth service) along with tips on recruiting musicians, and useful information for project managers.


For Practitioners:

Working with music
Where the work is, leading music activities, disclosure/CRB checks.

Developing your career
Starting out, updating your skills, identifying training needs, keeping up to date, support organisations.

Qualifications & accreditation
Types of qualification, types of accrediting bodies, what is the NQF?, non-accredited learning.

 

For Project Managers/Employers/Organisations:

Project management
Planning, legal aspects, funding, monitoring & evaluation, recruitment, sustainability, marketing & advocacy, partnerships.

Working as a freelance project manager
Freelance job roles, setting up as a freelancer, pros and cons of freelance work, promoting yourself and your work.

Working with trainees
Finding a trainee, supporting a trainee, apprenticeships.

Creating a training programme 
Creating a training programme, course accreditation, staff training and development.

 

Other useful resourcesOTHER USEFUL RESOURCES

Resources, research & reports
Browse our directory for resources, reseach documents and reports related to music leading

MusicLeader E-bulletin archive
View previous e-bulletins distributed by MusicLeader Regional Networks

Useful websites
Search our directory for useful links.

Who's who
Key players, movers and shakers at a glance.

Jargon buster
Music sector jargon explained in simple English!