EMS SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP SCHEME
The EMS Membership scheme provides discounts and priority access to a wide range of EMS and externally provisioned events and services.
The membership charge for the current school year is shown on the School Menu. For more information, contact Lee Marchant.
1. Charanga Musical School Licence – Worth £410
Charanga Musical School is an award-winning music resource This cloud-based platform combines music content, modern teaching methods, and educational technology to support all aspects of music in schools, including the new music curriculum. It also provides opportunities for children and their families to continue learning and exploring music at home through Music World.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Support: Includes the UK’s leading scheme for teaching the National Curriculum for Music at KS1–2.
- Flexible Schemes of Work: Week-by-week lesson plans that can be customised or used as they are.
- Extensive Resource Library: A vast collection of songs, ready-made lessons, and teaching materials.
- Inclusive Education: Support for assessment, special needs education, and personalised learning.
Benefits of the Musical School Licence:
- Unlimited Teacher Access: Individual access for as many teachers in your school as needed.
- Student Access to Music World: All children in your school can access Music World for online learning.
- Enhanced Instrumental Programmes: Ideal for whole class instrumental programmes, enhancing children’s achievement through quality ensemble work.
For more information, visit Charanga Musical School.
2. School Music Health Check Visit – Worth £260
Music Support Visit offers an invaluable opportunity to enhance your school’s music education. This service includes:
- Two-Hour School Visit: A comprehensive visit by a member of the EMS SLT to undertake a Musical Health Check. This involves a thorough review of your music curriculum, assessment methods, and extra-curricular opportunities. The review aligns with Ofsted expectations and includes actionable points for development.
- Detailed Report: Following the visit, you will receive a report outlining findings and recommendations.
A Musical Support Visit offers several benefits for schools looking to enhance their music education programmes:
- Comprehensive Review: It provides a thorough evaluation of your music curriculum, assessment methods, and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Alignment with Ofsted Expectations: Ensures that your music programme meets the standards and expectations set by Ofsted, helping you stay compliant and prepared for inspections.
- Actionable Recommendations: Offers clear, actionable points for development, helping you identify areas for improvement and implement effective changes.
- Enhanced Student Experience: By improving the quality and breadth of your music education, you can provide a more enriching and engaging experience for your students.
- Professional Support: Gain insights and support from experienced music education professionals, helping you leverage best practices and innovative approaches.
3. Music Mark of Recognition
The Music Mark of Recognition offers several benefits for your school:
- Recognition of music’s value: Being recognised by your national subject association for music demonstrates that music is valued within your school. This recognition can contribute to meeting Ofsted’s requirement for a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Use of the Music Mark school member logo: A certificate to display and a logo for your website and letterhead.
- Access to exclusive resources: Free resources and training, and discounted full Music Mark membership (£25+VAT), giving access to all member-only resources and training.
4. CPD Training Package – Worth £260
CPD Training Package offers valuable professional development opportunities for your school’s staff. Each school can send two members of staff to attend the training sessions at no cost. Additional staff members can participate on a pay-as-you-go basis.
5. World Music Festival Workshop – 50% Discount (subject to availability, terms and conditions apply)
EMS has been organising the World Music Festival (WMF) for many years, and it has consistently been a great success among schools. Initially created to introduce new and diverse types of music, the festival has evolved into a vibrant event that encourages exciting musical activities and keeps music alive in schools.
Previous workshops have included: Brazilian Samba, Hawaiian Ukulele, Human Beatbox, Indonesian Gamelan, Japanese Taiko, Junk Percussion& Trinidadian Bamboo Tamboo.
Key Features:
- Customised Sessions: The music session(s) take place within your school, and are adapted to meet the unique needs and abilities of the students, ensuring an inclusive and engaging experience.
- Flexible Scheduling: Schools can choose from one half-day session or more, providing flexibility to fit into the school’s timetable.
- Specialist Support: Delivered by experienced music educators who are skilled in working with all students including SEND, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment.
6. Instrument Package – Worth £260 per class set
This instrument package offers a selection of class set instruments available for long-term loan to your school. Please check our website for availability and class set options: www.ealingmusicservice.com/school-appointment.
7. EMS Event Priority Bookings
EMS Event Priority Bookings offer a significant advantage for member schools. EMS member schools will be given first priority to sign up for events, ensuring they have the best opportunity to participate in a wide range of exciting and educational musical activities.
Terms & Conditions
EMS School Membership activities are limited to those described above and are supplied by Ealing Music Service within the following criteria:
- Supply of any provision is subject to teacher availability and school time availability.
- This membership is valid for the current academic year only.
- By submitting this form you are commiting the school to paying the membership fee.