The proposal is for the development of a single Music Education Hub for the Local Authority Areas of Sefton and Knowsley. The creation of a single Music Education Hub across Sefton and Knowsley will improve the range, quality and impact of music education opportunities for children and young people across the two Local Authority Areas by harnessing complementary strengths.
A single music education hub for Sefton and Knowsley brings an economy of scale and therefore cost efficiencies. For example, the joint commissioning of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2016
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 21 Jul 2016 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children, Schools and Safeguarding
Lead director: Head of Schools and Families
Department: Children's Services and Safeguarding
Contact: Mike McSorley, Head of Education Excellence Email: mike.mcsorley@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3428.
Consultation process
In 2015, Brighter Sound, (an independent regional music development organisation) were commissioned to undertake a strategic review of extended music education provision across Sefton and Knowsley. Parents, young people and schools were consulted widely on a range of issues. The final report made several thematic recommendations about the ways in which a joint hub could improve the quality and breadth of music education for children and young people.
Consultees
Cabinet Members and senior officers of both Local Authorities were consulted in Spring 2016; Schools, parents and young people.