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Brightfutures Un-Ltd offers FREE use of all its online song bank resources on the condition that:
Schools agree to report the copyright of Brightfutures Un-Ltd songs to the appropriate copyright agencies: CCLI - PRS - MCPS (See our online guide for help)
Schools agree only to use the resources within their own school.
The CCLI license
This licence (paid for by Dept of Ed for all state schools in England) is for the projection of lyrics in assemblies or collective worship. Private schools and schools outside England need to purchase their own CCLI licence.
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Terms & Conditions
• Membership begins immediately upon sign-up.
• Schools agree to report Brightfutures Un-Ltd song use to the relevant copyright agencies (CCLI, PRS, MCPS, PMLL, PPL).
CCLI (Christian Copyright Licensing International)
• State schools in England are covered by a Department for Education CCLI licence, which allows projection, reproduction, downloading, sharing, photocopying, scanning, recording, and making arrangements of music/lyrics.
• Additional licences may apply:
◦ Schools: Collective Worship Copyright Licence (CWCL) & Music Reproduction Licence (MRL)
◦ Churches: Church Copyright Licence (CCL) & Music Reproduction Licence (MRL)
• More details: ccli.com
PRS for Music
• Licences cover non-curricular use of copyrighted music, including performance and recording.
• More details: prsformusic.com
MCPS
• Licences cover recording and streaming (e.g. CD, DVD, online, TV, film, radio).
• More details: mcps.co.uk
PPL (Phonographic Performance Ltd)
• Licences the use of recorded music for broadcast or public performance.
• More details: ppluk.com
CLA (Copyright Licensing Agency)
• Provides licences and guidance for educational use of printed materials, including music.
• More details: cla.co.uk
Why do I need to report song usage?
Reporting ensures that songwriters and publishers are paid fairly when their music is used in schools.
• The Department for Education covers the cost of the CCLI licence (songs in assemblies) and the PMLL licence (printing, photocopying & digital display of sheet music) for all state schools in England.
• For concerts and performances (e.g. to parents or the wider school community), schools must report usage under their own PRS & PPL licences (not covered by the DfE).
• Independent schools, UK schools outside England, and international schools must ensure they hold the correct licences.
Useful links:
• CCLI – assemblies and collective worship
• Education Music Licence (PRS & PPL) – concerts/extracurricular use
If you haven’t reported before
• Create a CCLI account at profile.ccli.com using your school’s Access Code (find this in CCLI correspondence or by contacting them).
If you’ve reported before but lost details
• CCLI: call 01323 436100 or use the Customer Support page.
Reporting with our support
Each term we’ll send you a PDF with the songs your school has used. Each title is linked directly to the CCLI database, making reporting quick and simple.
If you don’t have our PDF, log in directly at profile.ccli.com with your email, password, and Access Code.
CCLI Reporting
Why report song usage?
• The Department of Education covers CCLI (for assemblies) and PMLL (for sheet music) licences for all state schools in England.
• For concerts or performances to parents/community, use your school’s PRS & PPL licences (not covered by the Dept of Ed).
• Schools outside England must ensure all licences are in place so songwriters are fairly paid.
Getting Started:
• New to CCLI? Set up a profile at CCLI and get your school Access Code.
• Printing/photocopying music? Use your school’s PMLL portal.
• Can’t find your login? Contact CCLI Customer Support: 01323 436100
Reporting Songs (Assemblies & Worship):
• Each half-term, you’ll receive a PDF summarising songs used at your school with links to report them directly.
• Without the PDF, follow these steps:
1. Log in at CCLI using your email, password, and Access Code.
2. Go to your school’s CCLI homepage → Applications → Reporting.
3. Use the PDF to find songs and click Report Song.
4. For multiple uses of a song, click Report Additional Usage. Max 13 uses per entry; add remaining plays separately.
5. Adjust numbers if some uses were only previews.
6. Press Save for each song.
7. Email us to confirm submission of PopUK song usage.
Next Summary:
• We’ll contact you each term with your latest song usage to make reporting easier.