Education Section The MU’s Education Section is one of the MU's largest industry sections and offers specialist and proactive representation for musicians who teach. Last updated: 09 August 2024 Music Education section is the MU's second biggest industry section with over 10,000 members. Any MU member who works in music education – whether in schools, as a private teacher or in any other capacity – is invited to join the Education Section. Members who are part of the Education Section receive dedicated news and updates. Join the Education Section The Education Section is managed by the MU's education team, whose officers work to advance the status and recognition of musicians who teach. The team also lobbies the four UK Governments on music education policy, and is responsible for developing the MU's guidance, training and resources for teachers. Education Section Committee MU's Education Section Committee helps shape the MU's aims and initiatives in music education. Members who are part of Education Section are eligible to stand for the MU's Education Section Committee. Find out more Did you know, the The MU Members’ Assembly brings together members from every committee and network in the Union to explore the big issues affecting musicians from diverse perspectives. Find out more and keep up to date with its work. Music education news MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London, as an exclusive membership benefit. Published: 01 May 2025 Read more about MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London Changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) Changes have been introduced to the disclosure system in Scotland from 1 April 2025, aiming to remove unnecessary barriers for those seeking work and enhance the PVG Scheme. 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MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London Our new partnership with Clermont Hotels means MU members can book discounted hotel rooms at various locations in London, as an exclusive membership benefit. Published: 01 May 2025 Read more about MU Partners with Clermont Hotels to Offer Members Discounted Rooms in London
Changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) Changes have been introduced to the disclosure system in Scotland from 1 April 2025, aiming to remove unnecessary barriers for those seeking work and enhance the PVG Scheme. Published: 08 April 2025 Read more about Changes to the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act)
MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK Our new partnership with Point A Hotels means that members can now benefit from discounted hotel rooms in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. Published: 01 April 2025 Read more about MU Launches Another Member Benefit of Discounted Hotels Across UK
Curriculum Review: Sign the Campaign Letter to Help Make Space for the Arts in Schools Following the publication of an interim report from the government’s Curriculum Review, our open letter to ministers highlights the desperate need to make space for the arts in schools. Published: 31 March 2025 Read more about Curriculum Review: Sign the Campaign Letter to Help Make Space for the Arts in Schools
Government Announces New Centre for Arts and Music Education The MU welcomes the news, which we hope will be central to the Labour Government’s delivery on its pledges to boost music and arts education in England. Published: 19 March 2025 Read more about Government Announces New Centre for Arts and Music Education