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Dr Steven Berryman

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Past President of the Chartered College of Teaching, Senior Deputy Head at Sir William Perkins’s School - more at www.steven-Berryman.com - FCCT CTeach

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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/art... - in @artsprofessional.co.uk
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Teacher professionalism and the arts - Arts Professional
Regardless of the setting, every school deserves a teacher who is afforded the space and professional trust to teach an inspiring arts curriculum, writes Steven Berryman.
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
www.hmc.org.uk/blog-posts/f...
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From Doing to Understanding: the value of Practitioner Enquiry - HMC (The Heads' Conference)
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Freddie Whittaker @fcdwhittaker.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Schools Week is the place to be for the latest A-level results news and analysis! A* grades up 3.2% in England: schoolsweek.co.uk/a-level-resu... 6 key trends in today's data: schoolsweek.co.uk/a-level-resu...
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A-level results 2026 show a 3.2% rise in A* grades
But regional and gender gaps widen
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
For A level results day, the British Academy has looked at two decades of data on take-up of SHAPE subjects across the UK. Although SHAPE subjects still make up the majority of entries, there is an evolving picture beneath that headline figure. Read the full analysis here: bit.ly/4xE87FQ
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Who studies what subjects at school and why does it matter?
Alfie Denness, Policy Adviser & Almendra Guzman Rivas, Policy and Data Analyst discuss why subject take up isn't all about student choice - curriculum requirements, subject availability and prior attainment all shape the routes open to young people, aff...
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Creative democracy, and what it might mean for schools (and trusts)
I’ve just read Future Arts Centres and Goldsmiths’ new paper on Creative Democracy, summarising a roundtable held at Goldsmiths in April this year. I think it says something important t…
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
www.nmcrec.co.uk/discover/lea... @nmcrecordings.bsky.social
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Learning with Found Material: Melodys of Earth and Sky
How can "f
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Reconceptualising the ecosystem: a response
I’ve just read Whittaker, Anderson, Kinsella and Fautley’s recent paper in the British Journal of Music Education, (Re)conceptualising an integrated music education ecosystem in England…
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Important reading for the profession. The new issue of @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Impact focuses on Equity in Teacher Education & Development.
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Issue 26: Equity in teacher education and development : My College
This issue explores the theme of equity in teacher education and development, with sections on: Equitable training and recruitment processes Teacher agency, wellbeing and belonging Mentoring and profe...
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Enjoyed a visit to the @royalacademy.bsky.social Open Studios last night.
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
🎄 "A 2024 study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London found that one in nine people surveyed (11 per cent) said they would be spending Christmas Day alone, up from one in 20 (five per cent) who said the same 55 years ago" The i cites our research from last year
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I organise Christmas Day walks for people who are alone - it's pure joy
Damon Alexander-Cole knows what it means to be lonely. Now his heartwarming festive endeavour is helping to change that for other people
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Its the annual holiday countdown for my @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social podcast! Over the next 24 days I'll be highlighting the episodes from this year as well as giving shoutouts to some of the books of the year too!
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
I LOVED this concert. Indeed, ravishingly beautiful playing and singing.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
To find out more: 👉 Download the report: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the... 👉 Join the online launch event today at 12:00PM GMT: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/db8bb0...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Another important report from @creativepec.bsky.social 👏👏👏
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Enjoyed contributing composition lessons to the @oaknational.bsky.social music curriculum - lots of adaptable resources available to all www.thenational.academy/teachers/pro...
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Free composition: Creative starting points KS4 | Y10 Music Lesson Resources | Oak National Academy
Free lessons and teaching resources about free composition: creative starting points
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... congratulations, Nnena 👏👏👏
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Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize
Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
New report from @creativeuk.bsky.social on diversity and leadership in CCIs 7608628.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/760862...
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Alexandra Wilson @amwilson.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Please come along and hear me discussing my new book "Someone Else's Music: Opera and the British" at this event at the Royal Academy of Music on 26 September. www.ram.ac.uk/whats-on/ope...
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Opera's Social Status | Royal Academy of Music
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
"Perhaps most damaging for universities themselves, only 17 per cent of the public know that student fees in England have not kept up with inflation since 2012, meaning they’ve lost a third of their real value" ✍️ @bobbyduffy.bsky.social on our new study
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We drastically undervalue universities | Bobby Duffy | The Critic Magazine
Are the thousands of university-bound students who celebrated their A-level results last week walking into a trap? You don’t have to look far to find tales of disillusioned graduates who feel ripped…
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The Policy Institute @policyatkings.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Catch up on our report with @hepi-news.bsky.social, out yesterday, which looks at public misperceptions of higher education ⬇️ 👩‍🎓 The public hugely overestimate how many graduates regret going to university and significantly underestimate the importance of higher education to the UK economy 📈
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Public hugely overestimate graduate regret while underestimating economic value of universities and being wrong on tuition fees – new study
People guess that 40% of graduates wouldn't go to university if they could choose again, when the reality is just 8%
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
This story broke my heart today www.reuters.com/investigates...
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Gaza's young musicians sing and play in the ruins of war
Amid the chaos of war in Gaza, a different sound rises—music. These sounds, emerging from makeshift music classes and impromptu concerts, are the work of the Edward Said Conservatory of Music.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We are looking for an experienced Comms & Events Officer to join us on a full-time two-year fixed contract. The role is based at RSA House London (some hybrid) and a starting salary of £30,942 (inc London weighting). The closing date is 7th Sept. Find out more and apply: pec.ac.uk/job_entries/...
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We're hiring a Comms and Events Officer - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Join our Comms team! You'll be producing research reports and supporting the delivery of online and in-person events.
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Michael Eades @drmichaeleades.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Top job going here with a lovely team…
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
If you love the UK's culture of creativity and have a background in communications and events, we want to hear from you. 👇
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Caroline Potter @carolinefrmus.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Enjoy playing #Satie piano music? Upload a video of yourself performing your favourite piece to Insta for this fun-looking Leeds piano event:
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
What's On project's class and TV symposium, 19th September, all welcome!
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Orian Brook @orianbrook.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Anyone making their way to Edinburgh (or already nearby!), I *think* that there are still tickets available - come here me, @markrt.bsky.social and @drdaveobrien.bsky.social chat about whether Culture is still bad for you www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
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Orian Brook, Dave O’Brien & Mark Taylor: Is Culture Bad For You?
From Tue 19 Aug - The benefits of culture to health, education and community are championed, but can culture ever do wrong? First published in 2020, academics and creative industry experts Orian Brook...
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
CfP! We Want More: Music / Sociology! Call for papers | International Popular Music Studies Conference at @erasmusuniversity.bsky.social 8th April 2026, deadline for abstracts 1st Oct 2025 www.eur.nl/en/eshcc/eve...
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We Want More: Music / Sociology!
Join us to explore the sociology of (popular) music – from AI to activism, labour to care. Call for papers open until 1 October 2025.
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Alison Peacock @alisonpeacock.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Delighted to contribute by chairing a panel at the @royalsociety.org conference on the future of mathematics & data education @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
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Folkestone New Music @folkestonenewmusic.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Wiebke Pöpel’s award-winning film portrait of the German composer Helmut Lachenmann, 'My Way’. Folkestone New Music 7pm Wednesday 9 July Kollectiv, Folkestone
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Caroline Potter @carolinefrmus.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of #Satie with a new blog post. Includes link to 35% discount off my book on Satie @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social boydellandbrewer.com/blog/music/t...
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The 100th Anniversary of Erik Satie’s Death
Marking the 100th anniversary of Erik Satie's death, Caroline Potter explores the French composer's approach to death in his music.
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Great summary of some of the key research points in the new Industrial Strategy & Sector Plan
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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Entries are now open for the 2024 Tippett prize, for works which have received a premiere public performance at any time during the calendar year 2024.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
This new blog by @drdaveobrien.bsky.social, Dr Mark Taylor and Dr Ruoxi Wang, highlights the relationship between subjects studied before university and graduates who go on to work in arts, culture and heritage (ACH) jobs. Read more: pec.ac.uk/blog_entries...
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Why higher education matters to the arts, culture and heritage sectors - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
Read about how choice of subject at age 16 impacts creative education pathways and the likelihood of employment in the arts and culture sectors.
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
This was an inspiring and important talk this morning at the @gsauk.bsky.social summer briefing. Thanks, Chloe.
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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Please share - Call for Applications for our brand new RMA 150th Anniversary Fellowships! Fellowships available for scholars not holding full-time, open-ended teaching and research, or full-time research-only academic posts in Higher Education. www.rma.ac.uk/2025/06/10/t...
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The Royal Musical Association 150th Anniversary Fellowships (for Early Career Researchers) – Royal Musical Association
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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Something exciting has arrived in the RCM Museum and we're putting the final touches on our Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition ahead of tomorrow’s opening! 👀 🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/CobainUnplug...
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ianpace.bsky.social @ianpace.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Huge relief - music and languages at Cardiff University will be saved. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cardiff University backtracks on plans to cut music and languages
Music and modern languages will still be offered at Cardiff University, the vice chancellor says.
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Department of Music @ King's @kingsmusic.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
📖 ‘If you want to feel overpowered by grief, reach for some music. If you want to feel close to the person who’s died, there’s music that will take you there.’ Dr Emily MacGregor’s ‘While the Music Lasts’ explores the relationship between music and loss ⬇️
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While the Music Lasts: academic's story behind the exploration of music and grief
Dr Emily MacGregor’s new book, While the Music Lasts: A Memoir of Music, Grief, and Joy, is out now.
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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
News: The Dent Medal for 2025 is awarded to Professor Bettina Varwig (University of Cambridge). www.rma.ac.uk/2025/05/19/2...
Image of the RMA Dent Medal.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
With thanks to @drdaveobrien.bsky.social, Dr Ruoxi Wang, Dr Helen Pheby, Councillor Peter Golds and Creative PEC Director Hasan Bakhshi.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
"The inequalities in the UK's arts, culture and heritage workforce...have persisted in the most recent data," says Creative PEC Director Hasan Bakhshi. "We think this should be of concern to funders and policy makers." Dig into your local authority data with our dashboard: pec.ac.uk/state_of_the...
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
'Middle classes continue to dominate arts workforce and audiences' The Stage reports on Creative PEC's latest State of the Nations research publication: ‘Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England.’ Read more: www.thestage.co.uk/news/middle-...
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Middle classes continue to dominate arts workforce and audiences – report
A report from the Creative PEC has warned of "widening" class inequality in the UK's culture sector that it says "should be of concern to policymakers"
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National Society for Education in Art & Design @nsead.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
NSEAD Gen. Sec., Michele Gregson, recently wrote an opinion piece for @schoolsweek.bsky.social reflecting on the way the curriculum review’s evidence that art & design are thriving masks concerning statistics and some very real weaknesses in our national offer. Read the full article - link in bio
Screenshot of the article on the Schools Week website.
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Dr Steven Berryman @stevenberryman.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Gosh I’m so sad to read this. Ronald has been an inspiration to so many singers, young and older. He’ll be hugely missed.
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Creative PEC @creativepec.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Today we launch the latest State of the Nations report, 'Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England.' Join us at 12pm, for the live online launch including an intro to the research, an interactive dashboard and a panel of guests. Register now buff.ly/gfPRfm8
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State of the Nations Report Launch: Arts, Culture and Heritage: Recent Trends in UK Workforce and Engagement in England - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre
A State of the Nations report launch, giving a fresh interpretation on England's cultural audiences and the UK's cultural workforces.
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Big Education @bigeducation.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
NEW BLOG! Find out about our Rethinking School project and how your school can join like-minded educators on the pathway to change in our education system. 🔗 bigeducation.org/be-blogs/why-are-w… ✉️ sarah.seleznyov@bigeducation.org for more info.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The King's Festival of AI looks like a great extravaganza - check out the range of events which cover health, education, literature, sustainability and more. I'm pleased to be speaking on the opening panel www.kcl.ac.uk/events/serie...
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The King's Festival of Artificial Intelligence | 20 – 24 May 2025
Explore artificial intelligence at King's during this five-day public festival in May 2025.
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Department of Music @ King's @kingsmusic.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🎶 Advent carol 'O frondens virga', recorded by the Choir of King’s College London, is featured in the new Netflix film Havoc (2025). The action film starring Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Timothy Olyphant and Forest Whitaker is out today. Keep an ear out ⬇️
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King's Choir soundtrack featured in new Netflix film 'Havoc'
Keep an ear out: the Choir of King’s College London delivers a rendition of 'O frondens virga' in the new Netflix action film, premiering on 25 April.
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Alastair Owens @alastairhackney.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I have a fully-funded, 4 yr AHRC collaborative PhD studentship 'Soundscapes of domesticity: music and lived experiences in non-elite English homes, 1780–1870' supervised by myself and Matt Ingleby with colleagues at The Museum of the Home. Deadline 23 May See: www.qmul.ac.uk/geog/postgra...
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