Hub Partners and Lead Schools for Music
"to enable all children and young people to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and have the opportunity to progress their musical interests, including professionally"
-- Vision of the revised National Plan for Music Education
Hub Partners
Our hub's programme of activity is designed to meet the vision and aims of the National Plan at a local level across Derby and Derbyshire.
Hub Partner Organisations deliver activity in areas that match their expertise, helping to contribute to a joined up approach to music education in our region.
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Lead Schools for Music
Lead Schools for Music in Derby and Derbyshire play a central role in supporting and mentoring other schools, contributing to CPD events, attending termly planning meetings, sharing best practice resources, and displaying the Lead School branding.
This collaborative approach aims to raise music education standards and build a strong network of schools nurturing musical talent, with the pilot year helping refine and embed the program for future success.
Lead Schools 2025-26
Allestree Woodlands School (Derby), Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, Briminghton Junior School (Chesterfield), Firs Primary School (Derby), Harpur Hill Primary School (Buxton), Hope Valley College, St. Andrew's Academy (Derby), St. Anne's CofE Primary School (Bakewell), The Bemrose School (Derby), The Ecclesbourne School (Duffield)