Sing Up facts for kids
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| Formation | 2007 |
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| Purpose | Music education |
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Sing Up is an organization in England that helps schools and teachers learn about music. They offer online tools and ideas for singing and making music. Their main office is in Gateshead.
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How Sing Up Started
Sing Up began in 2007. The government wanted more children to sing, so they invested money to create a national singing program. This helped Sing Up grow and become a lasting organization.
From 2009 to 2011, different groups worked together to lead Sing Up. Youth Music was the main partner. Faber Music helped create the online song library. The Sage Gateshead trained teachers and musicians. They helped adults feel more confident leading singing activities for kids.
A famous composer named Howard Goodall supported Sing Up from 2009 to 2011. He was the National Singing Ambassador. Sing Up won the RPS Award in 2010. In 2013, a national plan for music education praised the program.
Sing Up's Impact
A study in 2013 found that children who used Sing Up were much better at singing. They were about 18 months to 2 years ahead of other children. Research also shows that singing helps with language skills and memory. It can also improve motor skills and overall music learning.
Since 2009, Sing Up has worked with over 86,000 singers. They have reached 98% of primary schools and special education schools in England. More than 8,000 music teachers have also used their resources. The Sing Up website has over 2,000 helpful tools.
Many schools have earned a Sing Up Award for promoting singing. Over 1,730 schools have received an award. This includes 831 Silver, 565 Gold, and 134 Platinum awards. More than 57,000 people have also taken part in Sing Up's training programs.
Becoming a Not-for-Profit
In April 2012, Sing Up became a not-for-profit organisation. This means they use their money to help their mission, not to make a profit. They started offering memberships for schools and teachers. Since 2016, people from other countries can also join.
Sing Up was recognized for its work. In 2017, they were nominated for the Best Digital/Technological Resource award. In 2018, they won the Music Teacher Editors Award.
In 2017, Sing Up also started the Sing Up Foundation. This charity focuses on how singing can help with health and well-being.
What Sing Up Offers
Sing Up's website and tools help teachers and music leaders. They provide resources for singing in and out of the classroom. They offer memberships for schools, individuals, and other organizations. Each membership includes songs, resources, training, and support. These help create singing chances for primary school children.
Sing Up is now available across the UK and worldwide. Users can buy a membership or get a free "Friends' account."
- The Song Bank is an online library with over 800 songs and warm-ups. The songs are made for children's voices. They include classic songs and pop hits. Each song comes with sheet music, audio tracks, and teaching ideas. There are also resources for children with special educational needs.
- Teaching Tools and Advice offers over 2,000 resources for teachers. These include how-to guides, lesson plans, and topic plans. There are also monthly Assembly Plans and activity packs for different seasons. Teachers can find a guide to vocal health and a Quality Framework.
- Tutorial Videos are available on the Sing Up website and YouTube. There are over 180 videos. They show how to earn a Sing Up Award and how to teach songs. Some videos even include Makaton and BSL signs for songs.
- The Sing Up Magazine is published three times a year. It is sent directly to member schools. It has topic and lesson plans, teaching guides, and ideas. Each issue also comes with a CD of 10 songs.
- Sing Up Awards celebrate schools that encourage singing. There are three levels: Gold, Silver, and Platinum.
- Accessible Learning helps children who learn outside regular schools. This includes children in SEN schools or Pupil Referral Units. It also helps children in mainstream schools who have trouble attending or accessing lessons. This includes children with special needs or refugee children. This program creates special resources and support. It helps children with Autism, challenging behaviour, and those who are looked after. It also includes Signed Song, Assistive Technologies, and Makaton.
Training and Support
Sing Up offers online training sessions called Webinars. Users can join a live video stream. People watching live and online can talk through instant messaging and social media. They can also chat with the singing leader after the session.
Sing Up has also created "Principles of Good Quality Vocal Leadership." These principles help improve singing and leadership in schools. They encourage leaders to think about their teaching and find ways to get better.
