SKY Hub

Who are we?

Sefton Council and Knowsley Council Music Hubs joined together to create a new Sefton and Knowsley Youth (SKY) Music Hub. SKY Music Hub is working to develop the range and quality of music education opportunities for children and young people across the two areas.

About us

We share expertise from Sefton and Knowsley, broadening the range of opportunities for children and young people and improving the support, training and resources available to teachers in schools. Sky Music Education hub aims to meet the ambition of the refreshed NPME (2022).

The aim of the plan is to enable all children and young people to learn to sing, play an instrument and create music together, and to have the opportunity to progress their musical interests and talents, including professionally.

SKY Music Hub partner organisations have a track record in high quality music education. Our partners are working with us to strengthen and improve the musical experiences for the Children and Young People of Sefton and Knowsley, both in and out of school to fulfil SYMT’s vision.

Partners include:

• Sefton Music Service
• Knowsley Music and Performing Arts Service
• Liverpool Hope University
• Brighter Sound
• Charanga

• Hallé
• Merseyside Youth Organisation
• Ex Cathedra

• Liverpool Philharmonic
• Dr Catherine Preston

The Board

The board is comprised of head teachers, strategic partners, representatives from cultural and music organisations.

The board supports and challenges the Hub Lead, by scrutinising Hub plans, reviewing strategy and monitoring performance indicators. Members share a commitment to advocate for music education, promote Continual Professional Development and support the work of the hub.

Members give general advice on strategy, innovation and activities, and make specific contributions in their areas of expertise.

The Hub board is independently chaired by Mr Brian H Johnson.