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Title: Music Hubs Evaluation: Interim Report. Research Report
Language: English
Authors: Sehaj Bhatti, Kate Wadsworth, Svetlana Speight, Jane Kerr, Matilda North, Lana MacNaboe, Ciaran Cummins, Alina Haque, Department for Education (DfE) (United Kingdom)
Source: UK Department for Education. 2026.
Availability: UK Department for Education. Castle View House East Lane, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2GJ, UK. Tel: +44-37-0000-2288; Fax: +44-19-2873-8248; Web site: http://www.education.gov.uk
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 95
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Music Education, Music Teachers, Educational Change, Regional Schools, Partnerships in Education, Teaching Experience, School Organization, Teacher Attitudes, Program Evaluation, School Role, Inclusion
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (England)
ISBN: 978-1-83870-724-8
Abstract: The Department for Education (DfE) commissioned NatCen to evaluate the restructured Music Hubs programme, introduced in September 2024 under the 2022 National Plan for Music Education (NPME), which was published by the previous Government. The restructure included reforms which reduced the number of Hub partnerships from 114 to 43, with most serving larger geographical areas and providing support on inclusion, teacher development, music technology, and progression. This evaluation tracks how the new model is being implemented, what outcomes it is achieving for schools and young people, and the lessons that can be learned from the first year of operation (September 2024 to July 2025). The evaluation uses a mixed-methods design, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative research. Data was collected at 3 key points to capture experiences under the previous model, establish a baseline as the new model began, and assess the progress one year on. This included teacher surveys in 2024 and 2025, Hubs staff surveys in 2024 and 2025, parent and pupil surveys in late 2024, and qualitative interviews and focus groups with Hubs staff, peripatetic teachers, and school teachers responsible for music, conducted in both 2024 and 2025. This approach provides robust evidence on the perspectives of those delivering and experiencing music education.
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