Experiences of Harm and Risk in Music Education Guide
Updated: 09 February 2026 | 17:17 PM
Guide
This guide provides information for music students (or their parents/care givers) – whether studying at school, in extra-curricular education, or in further/higher education – to be able to recognise harmful experiences in music education and take action to address these.
It’s also designed to help MU members know what constitutes harm in education for their own understanding, and to take action if needed.
This guide was written by Dr Anna Bull, a Senior Lecturer in Education and Social Justice from the University of York, with feedback from colleagues at Leeds Conservatoire.