In Newcastle, 24 schools are taking part in weekly sessions centred on the NSSP’s singing curriculum. The well-established programme at Newcastle Anglican Cathedral was joined this September by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, giving the city a comprehensive offer across more of its schools.

‘The impact of SSP has been fantastic. We have always enjoyed singing but now we sing with control and significantly improving pitch. There is a startling enhancement in the quality of the children’s voices – it is a joy to hear them sing! This is a wonderful project and several of our children have become choristers. We have been blessed with a superbly skilful and engaging teacher, Miss Oldfield.’ – Headteacher at Christchurch Church of England Primary School