Best Vocal Initiative celebrates a programme which enables large numbers of children to get involved in singing, and to progress to the highest levels. Slough Music Service manages a programme for the Eton ISSP partnership which enables young people from Windsor, Slough and Hounslow to engage with sinigng, and take their singing to a high level.
Best Print Resource recognises an education resource which makes an important contribution to teachers and learners. Sign and Song is a collection of new songs written by SMS teacher Caddy Cooper, written with the support of Slough Music Service and the Makaton Charity. The book brings together original PHSE songs written by Caddy, incorporates Makaton signing and is presented with supporting signing DVD and backing CD tracks.
The awards are presented at The Barbican Centre in London on Wedensday 20th March. We're hoping for the best!