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At Create Music we are committed to making a step-change in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, believing that this is a key driver in realising our vision for a future where children and young peoples’ lives are forever transformed by the power of music, the value of belonging and opportunities without barriers.
To achieve this we will centre the voices of children and young people as we work with our partners and stakeholders to inspire engagement with a diverse range of high-quality music experiences.
We are committed to being more representative and to better reflect the communities we serve, in all areas of our work, from our placed-based programmes to our staff team and governance structure.
This commitment is underpinned by our belief that:
Music has the power to illuminate and transform.
Music has no hierarchy.
Music is for anyone.
Music brings communities together.
This EDI Strategy is a live document, designed to develop and change over time as we work with children and young people, our partners and stakeholders to ensure it remains relevant and able to meet the changing needs and wants of the communities we serve.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Create Music has identified five strategic priorities to drive change in terms of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Supported by data and co-developed with our stakeholders, these priorities are:
1
Access and Participation
Working with schools, partners and local communities to identify and better understand barriers for currently under-represented groups accessing the Music Hub; and working collaboratively to find creative ways to facilitate participation.
2
Diversifying Musical Opportunities
Reviewing and developing our Music Hub programme to offer a wider range of authentic musical experiences and progression pathways that better represent the musical identities, cultures and interests of children and young people.
3
Governance
Creating a diverse and representative Strategic Board that has the skills and experiences to drive change.
4
Workforce
A diverse and skilled workforce who facilitate high quality experiences in music and multiple, inclusive, progression pathways for children and young people across our region.
5
Data Collection and Evaluation
Better understanding our localities and communities by collating and analysing data to inform development of place-based responses that meet local needs.
DEFINITIONS
Due to the changing nature and different understanding of language around equality, diversity and inclusion, we have developed the below definitions to explain what we mean by some of the key terms used in this strategy.
Equality
We recognise that true equality can only be achieved through equity – to us, this means ensuring that everyone is given what they need in order to succeed.
Diversity
We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways. At Create Music we want to make sure that those differences are recognised, respected and valued.
Inclusion
This means the actions that we take to create an environment where opportunities are open to all, diversity is valued, and where everybody can reach their full potential without fear of harassment, prejudice or discrimination.
Belonging
We understand this to be a sense of fitting in or feeling like you are an important part, or a member of, the Music Hub. Experiencing belonging can also have a positive impact on well-being.
Access
This means making sure everyone has the ability, feels they have permission and/or has the right to take part in an activity or benefit from services provided by the Music Hub.
CREATE MUSIC YOUNG MUSICIAN'SBURSARY FUND
We know that the cost of tuition can be a barrier to participation for some families and so Create Music offers bursaries for children attending local authority-maintained schools, foundation schools, voluntary schools, academies, free schools, and grammar schools.
Families on low incomes are eligible for discounts on the price of group lessons, instrument hire and area music centre membership.
Looked After Children are entitled to a 100% bursary for group lessons, music centre activities and instrument hire. ‘Looked After Children’ means children in public care, who are placed with foster carers, in residential homes or with parents or other relatives.
