our mission
PopUK uses the power of music and singing to help children navigate life:
to engage children in crucial life issues by bringing together PSHE, SMSC, RE & Music curricula
to empower and equip teachers to deliver these curricula by providing access to FREE innovative, high-quality, and engaging resources
to provide schools with free easy-to-use songs & resources that can be used by staff of all levels of musical ability.
our outcomes
We aim to help children understand their:
Value – children know they are valued for who they are, are treated equally, and develop a sense of belonging, regardless of background or ability.
Identity – children feel secure, confident, respect each other and develop resilience.
Purpose – children discover their potential and progress in all aspects of their lives, including learning, work, health, relationships, and spirituality.
our values
In all we do, PopUK promotes:
the value of each child
the inclusion of every child in the experience and joy of learning
the importance of community, justice, sustainability
respect for the culture, spirituality, and values of others
the transformational power of music and song
our history
For over 20 years, the director of PopUK, Andy Silver, has been writing songs to equip primary schools to teach the social, moral, spiritual, and cultural (SMSC) curriculum.
PopUK has developed relationships with primary schools across the UK through Multi Academy Trusts, Music Hubs, Church of England & Catholic Dioceses & Sing Up.
PopUK songs have been published by Harper Collins, Bloomsbury and Faber.
Initially, our focus was delivering in-school projects, however, following the reduction in school budgets and the impact of the Covic pandemic on schools, PopUK decided to make all its resources free to schools, relying on schools reporting song usage to copyright agencies for income
our team
andy silver
founder and director
Over 40 years working in education
Song writer, producer arranger
Music Director BBC Religion and Ethics
Song writer for PopUK/SingUp/Faber/Collins
Independent Listener, Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester
rachel ortiz
Singer, musician & songwriter
Founder of Bright Futures Unltd
Experienced school Governor
Youth and children’s worker
jim allen
Trustee Bright Futures Unltd
Experienced charity worker and Fundraiser
Youth and children’s worker and musician
Professional sound engineer