Music & Arts Service Data Return

Please complete the data collection required NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 16^th MAY to schoolsmusicandarts@bradford.gov.uk or https://bso.bradford.gov.uk/Secure/Postbox/ (establishment number 380) for inclusion in the 2024-2025 data collection for Bradford MDC. 

Annually, we are asked to collate information across the Bradford MDC to return to Arts Council England, all information is then fed through to the DfE in order that a more accurate picture can be formed of music across the whole country.

It is a requirement to provide this information about pupils receiving musical opportunities in your school. Please find attached the data form for you to complete as fully as possible. All pupil data is anonymous when sent to Arts Council.

West Yorkshire Music Hub – A partnership of 5 organisations (ArtForms Leeds, Bradford Music & Arts Service, Calderdale Music, Musica Kirklees, Wakefield Music Service) who provide musical opportunities for pupils and schools in all 5 local authority areas of West Yorkshire. We receive funding from the DfE to deliver this.

• Instructions - https://www.westyorkshiremusichub.org.uk/site/data-return/ A helpful YouTube video can be found here, supporting information can also be found on the ‘Introduction’ tab of the document
• Section A – Schools Data – how West Yorkshire Music Hub supported your school
• Section B – Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) – data is required for pupils taking part in both schemes taught by the Music & Arts Service, by school staff and by external providers contracted by the school (not vocal).  (This section is only applicable to the primary sector).
• Section C – This is not missing on the Spreadsheet, we complete this information ourselves
• Section D – Please provide information on lessons and ensembles that take place in school, delivered by the music hub (ArtForms Leeds, Bradford Music & Arts Service, Calderdale Music, Musica Kirklees, Wakefield Music Service). Please add any additional delivery partners to this list.

REMINDER: the information is required for this academic year: September 2024 - July 2025.

In the unlikely event it is a “nil” return for your school please indicate this also on the form so that we can show the reason in our records.

Please complete the data collection required NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 16^TH MAY for inclusion in the 2024-2025 data collection for Bradford MDC. 

Please note: The Model Music Curriculum: KS1-3 (March 21) states:

In Years 3 or 4, it is recommended that each class should start a Whole Class Instrumental Programme lasting a minimum of one term. The mandatory term will be supported by teachers from the local Music Education Hub. Opportunities for development should continue beyond the mandatory term. 

If you currently do not have a Whole Class Instrumental Learning scheme and would like details of this scheme, which we can heavily subsidise, please contact Debbie.Bellwood@bradford.gov.uk or call 01274 43 4970.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.