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Overview

ECME Forum East, founded in 2020, invites members with a remit for developing early childhood music within their organisation to form a community of practice in the Eastern region of England. The Forum comprises members from music, arts and Bridge organisations, across twelve Local Authorities. The specialist early childhood music leads convene to celebrate and share experience, expertise, practice and research, with a view to exploring new pathways and perhaps developing new directions.

Mission statement

Members of the forum, representing music education, hubs, services and agencies, are committed to making a difference to children`s entitlement and access to lifelong music education beginning with early childhood.

The vision

To create a community of practice, a joined up regional network to foster children’s musicality from birth, through promoting the collegial reciprocal activities of discussion, critical review and reflection to inform meaningful and informed development enveloping theory-based practice.

Purpose

Connect representatives, responsible for developing early childhood music.
Communicate, share and engage in reflective dialogue to develop thinking and practice.
Encourage the collaborative exchange of ideas, approaches and initiatives.
Reflect on the relationship between research and practice.
Signpost CPD opportunities as well as regional and (inter)national events and initiatives.