​OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS , TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS

Since its inception in 2003 there have been several major studies into the effectiveness of Musical Futures in schools.​

​Research studies include:

• Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted),  
• An evaluation of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Musical Futures Project, 2006
• Institute of Education, University of London, Survey of Musical Futures, 2008
• University of Melbourne, Musical Futures, An Australian Perspective, 2011
• University of Melbourne/CASS Foundation,, 2014

Each of the studies are available and provide strong, positive findings in respect of the program.

Musical Futures has seen improvements in:

• the numbers of students wishing to participate and continue with music in school
• motivation, behaviour and attendance amongst students
• schools where more traditional music programs haven’t worked
• the students’ independent learning skills, self esteem and leadership
• teacher enthusiasm and skills

Want to find out more?  You can view or download each of these studies.  Just click on the links below.

​An evaluation of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Musical Futures Project, 2006
Survey of Musical Futures, 2008
Musical Futures, An Australian Perspective, 2011
Musical Futures UK teacher survey - Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, 2013