Wilshire Schools Updates

Don’t forget to keep visiting your live Bulletin Board for up-to-date information : HERE

Tuition Bursary Portal

Bursary Portal Reopening – January 2026 Applications

As you are aware, we closed the application portal due to exceptionally high demand. We are pleased to announce that we have secured additional funding and will reopen the portal for January 2026 applications (covering Terms 3, 4, 5, and 6).

Priority will be given to schools that missed the initial deadline or were unable to apply during the first round. Please note that funding remains limited, and the portal will close once all funds have been allocated.

If you currently receive financial bursaries, please be aware that your application may not be successful due to our priority allocation system.

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Mega Conference

 

Its not too late to register for the GSW Mega Conference! 

To book your place contact sscotford@smscio.co.uk

 

Don’t Miss Our Exciting Breakout Workshop Programme!

Choose from an extensive range of practical sessions designed to inspire and support your teaching, including:

• Charanga and Music First – explore leading digital platforms
• Music Assessment in Schools – effective strategies for measuring progress
• Inclusive Music-Making – ensuring every child can participate
• Extra-Curricular Music Ideas – fresh approaches to enrichment activities
• Composition and Improvisation – developing creativity in the classroom
• Music in the Early Years – building strong foundations
• Notation – making reading music accessible
• …and many more!

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

We’re delighted to welcome James Sills and Rachel Shapley as our keynote speakers. Discover more about their work and expertise by scanning the QR code on the conference poster.

 

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Grants for Schools

 

In January we are launching a Grant D application process through your Glide Portal (the one you apply for Tuition Bursaries, Fist Access etc).  You can see more  HERE

Don’t know ow who you Schools Cluster Coordinator is?  Find out here and how to contact them  HERE