Deborah Mountford
13 January, 2025
Schools

Thinking Out Loud: Ed Sheeran champions music education at Coventry Academy

Coventry AP Academy played host to a day its students will never forget when Ed Sheeran, the global music icon, visited to launch his groundbreaking new initiative, The Ed Sheeran Foundation. The foundation, dedicated to enhancing music education across the UK, aims to support thousands of children by providing access to instruments, mentorship, and performance opportunities.

Coventry AP Academy Students with Ed Sheeran

The visit was as inspirational as it was transformative, spotlighting the academy’s commitment to nurturing creativity and championing diverse educational pathways. As part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT), Coventry Academy is a beacon of innovation in education. Ed Sheeran’s presence only amplified the school’s mission to empower every young person, regardless of their background, to achieve their full potential.

The foundation is partnering with Coventry Academy and Coventry Music on studio space, with the foundation donating £10 000 to help develop the academy’s facilities.