Trinity was thrilled to welcome staff and students from partner school, St. James the Great, for a festive recording session! Well done to everyone for their hard work and creativity. We think you'll agree — it's a fantastic track, we're sure it's head to the top of the charts!
As a state school teacher, it is deeply upsetting to watch Labour introduce the only Education Tax in Europe. It will have the following consequences:
1. Since extra money hasn’t been put aside for state education, per pupil funding for state schools will necessarily decrease as 3-7% of independent school students join (according to the IFS).
2. Disadvantaged children in affected areas will find themselves in larger class sizes, meaning less scope for differentiated support.
3. Considerably fewer disadvantaged children will receive bursaries to independent schools as it can’t be justified with rising fees.
4. Disadvantaged children will have less chance of getting into good & outstanding schools as they are crowded out by those taking places & moving to relevant catchment areas.
5. Many of the hours of free teaching provided to schools in the most deprived areas by independent schools, along with the outreach programmes, funding for local initiatives, free access to facilities, summer schools etc. will have to be cancelled, meaning disadvantaged children will receive less support.
6. Disadvantaged children will be crowded out of grammar schools where they still exist.
7. SEN children will face unnecessary disruption in the middle of an academic year.
This policy is rushed, poorly devised, & it promises no credible, positive outcome. Children & families from all walks of life will lose out due to Labour Party policy.
The Govt must reverse this policy choice now & save thousands of families from unnecessary turmoil as well as thousands more from the external consequences of this pointless, pernicious policy.
#EducationNotTaxation
This evening we had the first #TrinityMusicianofTheYear competition: #Brass. The overall standard was outstanding. Many thanks to #AmosMiller#HeadofBrass at #RCM for his excellent adjudication and congratulations to all competitors. The winners: Ben (1) Lucas (2) Gabriel (3)
@NOTIONMusic I bought Notion a while ago for a now defunct ipad. New purchase - iPad Pro and I’ve just re-downloaded Notion! Can I use a stylus? (Staffpad says it has to be an Apple Pencil for their software….. 😬😳)
Really enjoying adjudicating here in Poland. Lovely to hear young musicians performing so well and hearing music and instrument combinations not often heard at home! 🎶 👍