Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel

Good news and the OEAP awaits good news about Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto

Music education received another boost today as Schools Minister Andrew Adonis and Culture Minister David Lammy announced a further package of funding and activity for music educators to realise the aims of the Music Manifesto – the shared strategy for improvement in music education.

http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_library/Press_notices/archive_2006/dcma_pm115_06.htm

 The package includes:

• £2m to fund professional development for music teachers
• First details of the ‘State of Play Festival’ bringing together big names from the music industry, arts, education and health to explore music education today
• Launch of the ‘State of Play Season’ of activity for music educators (Sept-Jan)
• Music Manifesto in action showcasing innovative music education
• Launch of the new interactive Music Manifesto website and resources