Using music to raise
aspirations
Learning a musical instrument is a
fantastic opportunity. It builds important life skills such as
confidence, dedication and motivation. And what's more, it's great
fun!
We believe that all our children deserve that opportunity. But
it can also be expensive.
That's why we've introduced Every Child a Musician. It offers free
musical tuition to every year 5 pupil in the borough, for two
years, at no extra cost to parents. Children can choose to play the
trumpet, trombone, clarinet, violin, viola, flute, guitar or
keyboard.
You
can find out more here.
The lessons, provided in school time, focus on learning to play
the instrument, reading music, and taking part in musical
performances. We know that playing a musical instrument can improve
other skills too - like concentration and team working - that can
help increase achievement at school.
Our young people have high aspirations. We want to help them
achieve these aspirations and fulfil their potential. We all know
times are tough but we are committed to continuing to invest in our
young people. By doing so we are instilling in them a sense of
self-worth that will help them gain the personal resilience they
need to succeed in later life.
It's not just us who think Every Child a Musician is a great
opportunity - Film maker Danny Boyle and School's Minister Nick
Gibb have also been impressed by the musical talents of our young
people.
And it's not just about young people. Every Child a Musician
offers opportunities to wider Newham residents too. As part of the
project Newham Council is helping talented musicians who live
within the borough to become music tutors.
125 tutors have been employed to work across 62 schools taking
part in the programme so far and support is available to local
people who want to get into these jobs through the Local Tutor
Training programme. This year we are committed to build on the
success of Every Child a Musician and continuing to support local
people to get the jobs it offers.
Find out how you can get involved.