Slough Music Hub Charter
Our mission statement: We aim, through creativity and excellence, to meet the needs and aspirations of each young musician, school and music leader in Slough.
Through our passion for music we want to inspire and empower, creating opportunity and enjoyment for all, enabling our community to develop, achieve and celebrate through music.
By working together, we can better meet the needs of every child and young person in Slough, whilst ensuring quality and care for all. This charter assures member organisations are committed to delivering appropriate music activities of the highest quality in an efficient and effective way, and have procedures and policies in place that ensure the well-being of those that use our services.
Slough Music Hub Charter
Our mission statement : We aim, through creativity and excellence, to meet the needs and aspirations of each young musician, school and music leader in Slough. Through our passion for music we want to inspire and empower, creating opportunity and enjoyment for all, enabling our community to develop, achieve and celebrate through music.
About the Hub
Slough’s music education hub is a network of music providers who work with children and young people in Slough, Berkshire. The hub is funded by the Department for Education & Arts Council England and led by Slough Music Service (Slough Borough Council), the local authority music service for Slough. The network brings together organisations who deliver music education in Slough with those who use our services, from schools, teachers and students to members of our community who benefit from the power of music
Service to Schools
As a non-profit organisation funded by local government and the Arts Council, Slough Music Service (SMS) have a range of responsibilities and duties to fulfil and deliver upon.
Hub partners confirm that we will agree to the following charter and will:
Develop the aims of the National Plan for Music Education
Provide high quality music education and cross arts opportunities for children and young people in Slough
Inspire all children and young people to sing and play a musical instrument, and define clear progressive pathways through their artistic journey
Promote high achievement through diverse partnerships
Promote sustainable creativity and achievement in music and the arts
Reach all sectors of children and young people, including the hard to reach, those in challenging circumstances and the gifted and talented, enriching all lives through music
Have an appropriate child safeguarding policy and associated practices including DBS checks in place
Commit to sharing opportunities and resources and avoiding the duplication of activities, ensuring funds are used effectively and beneficially for all
Ensure opportunities are available and appropriate to the needs of our community and that those who require our services know where to find them
Share opportunities and be committed to attending networking and training sessions. This ensures the skills of our staff and leaders are up to date and of the highest standards