Breadcrumb Home IDEA Hub Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/idea-hub IDEA Hub Welcome to our IDEA Hub. If you’re here, you’re committed to strengthening your knowledge and practice around inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). In 2022, we partnered with leading experts to create the IDEA Framework—an action-focused model that breakdown IDEA into eight core pillars, to help organisations embed IDEA. On this page, you can download the framework, use our survey to reflect on your current practice, and explore resources aligned with each pillar. Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/idea-hub IDEA Hub Welcome to our IDEA Hub. If you’re here, you’re committed to strengthening your knowledge and practice around inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA). In 2022, we partnered with leading experts to create the IDEA Framework—an action-focused model that breakdown IDEA into eight core pillars, to help organisations embed IDEA. On this page, you can download the framework, use our survey to reflect on your current practice, and explore resources aligned with each pillar. The IDEA Framework An action-focused roadmap to realise your IDEA ambitions. The framework is designed to ensure the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access are considered across all areas of strategy, culture and operations. Download: Download the IDEA Framework Summary The IDEA Self-Assessment SurveyAn easy-to-use survey is designed to help you reflect on where you’re doing well, and what could be improved. The survey contains a series of questions to help you audit existing practices across your whole organisation.There are eight sections for you to complete - one for each pillar of the IDEA framework. Further instructions on how to use the survey can be found in the document. While the survey is music specific it can be adapted to suit other organisations working with young people Download: Download the Self-assessment Survey The Eight IDEA pillarsWe have broken down IDEA practices into eight pillars to ensure the principles are considered across all areas of strategy, culture and operations: Vision, Values and Strategy People and Culture Key Policies and ProceduresReach and EngagementMusical OfferYouth Voice CommunicationsPartnerships and Advocacy Explore the IDEA Pillars resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion. resources Pillar 2: People and Culture. Equality and protected characteristics Explore resources and guides on trans-inclusion, disability equality, inclusive recruitment, and building a diverse, accessible workplace. resources Pillar 3: Key Policies and Procedures Find templates and guides on EDI policies, safeguarding, whistleblowing, and ethical practices to support an inclusive workplace. resources Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Learn how to create inclusive, engaging music programmes for young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs. resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making. resources Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars. resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences. resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy. Prev Next The IDEA projectIn 2023, we collaborated with a team of leading experts to build the IDEA framework. It was tested with eight Music Education Hubs through a year of action research and development support. You can find case studies about each organisation as you explore our resources across the eight pillars. Our Music Education Hub partners were: List of organisationsBristol BeaconCalderdale MusicEssex Music Education HubLancashire Music Education HubLeicester Music Lewisham MusicSevern ArtsSurrey Arts
resources Pillar 1: Vision, Values and Strategy Discover tools and case studies to shape organisational vision, values, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
resources Pillar 2: People and Culture. Equality and protected characteristics Explore resources and guides on trans-inclusion, disability equality, inclusive recruitment, and building a diverse, accessible workplace.
resources Pillar 3: Key Policies and Procedures Find templates and guides on EDI policies, safeguarding, whistleblowing, and ethical practices to support an inclusive workplace.
resources Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Learn how to create inclusive, engaging music programmes for young people, including those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making.
resources Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars.
resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences.
resources Pillar 8: Partnerships and Advocacy Unlock tips and tools for effective storytelling, media outreach, partnerships, and youth-led advocacy.
