Awards for Schools

Promoting Excellence in Inclusive Musical Provision

Sounds of Intent’s Inclusive Music Education Awards were launched in Spring 2026 to celebrate inclusive music making and to offer Schools and Units a framework to implement inclusive music education.

Aims of the Awards

• Recognise and celebrate high-quality music provision in schools
• Encourage inclusive and developmentally appropriate musical practice
• Provide clear, accessible benchmarks for schools to work towards
• Support professional reflection and continuous improvement
• Build a national community of schools committed to musical inclusion and excellence

How Do the Awards Work?

• Three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold
• Application: Made via Google Form
• Timings: Applications open in the Autumn term (26th October 2026) and are reviewed on a rolling basis until the end of the Spring term 2027.
• Validity: Awards are valid for the next two academic years