ASONE Hub presents its Local Plan for Music Education (LPME)

Every Music Education Hub is expected to deliver against three aims as set out in the National Plan for Music Education (NPME), published in 2022:  

1. To support schools and other education settings to deliver high-quality music education  
2. To support young people to further develop their musical interests and talent, including into employment 
3. To support all children and young people to engage with a range of musical opportunities in and out of school 

Hub Lead Organisations (HLO) are responsible for the five strategic functions outlined in the NPME: Partnerships, Schools, Progression and musical development, Inclusion and Sustainability. 

ASONE Hub is delighted to release your Local Plan for Music Education (LPME) that includes how we will achieve these national aims and strategic functions in Cornwalls rural context, through a model for delivery that will foster a culture where both learners and delivery partners thrive.

The LPME is not just a document; it's a roadmap that encompasses a wide range of initiatives and programme designed to enrich the lives of our community's young musicians and includes our IDEA inclusion strategy and Charging and Remissions Policy.

How does the LPME practically work?

• The NPME sets out key areas for delivery and the LPME use these as areas to benchmark (take stock).
• These areas of delivery (listed in the document index) are linked directly a Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) activity plan
• The activity plan uses an Arts Council England (ACE) Performance Framework assessment tool that sets out the expected standards for Hubs – how they should be working and what they should be delivering based on:

1. Programme of Activity
2. Quality
3. Partnerships
4. Schools
5. Progression and Musical Development
6. Inclusion
7. Sustainability

These SMART targets achieved are given a performance rating across:

• Developing and Emerging
• Engaging
• Stretching

This matrix of assement and evaluation along with careful data tracking will alow ASONE Hub to provide progression reporting for the project, schools, deliverers and learners.

Currently ASONE Hub is repositioning and refreshing its delivery and will report back on where we are in that matrix of assessment at the end of Spring Term 2024 and our performance reviews will be made available for the ASONE Hub community to both contribute and comment.

Who is tasked with delivering  the LPME?

ASONE Hub is delivered within the strategic management of ASONE Perform CIC that is funded by ACE with addtional suport from partners including Cornwall Council to deliver the NPME of behalf of the Department for Education (DfE).

Information for the newly structured team is:

• Peter Truin - Programme Director
• Rosie Ayling - Programme Administrator
• Amelia Labdon - Office and Contracts Manager
• Kirstin Mulcahy - Community Hub Forum Moderator and Administrator
• Louise Kemp - Event Production (existing team member)
• Kath Bukler - Events Administration/Front of House
• Steve Coad - Warehouse and Instrument Manager (existing team member)
• Sarah Coad - Instrument Technician

All emails follow the same format of firstname @asoneperform.com

Here's how you can get involved:

• Engage: Stay connected with ASONE Hub through our website, social media channels, and events. Be part of the conversation and share your thoughts and ideas with us on the forum.
• Participate: Encourage learners to participate in our music programs, ensembles, and events. Together, we can nurture the next generation of musical talent. 
• Feedback: Your feedback is invaluable. Let us know how we can better serve our community with a developed programme.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the community for your patience as the new team continue to onboard, post a significant restructure and for being a part of the ASONE Hub.