Awards for Schools

Promoting Excellence in Inclusive Musical Provision

We're delighted to launch the Sounds of Intent Inclusive Music Education Awards to celebrate inclusive music making and to offer schools 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 at any time
• Review Process: Applications reviewed in May and awarded in June
• Validity: Awards are valid for the next two academic years