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Infant, junior and primary schools

Music provision, services and opportunities for all infant, junior and primary schools across Derby and Derbyshire.

All infant, junior and primary schools in Derby and Derbyshire are able to access instrumental and vocal tuition, singing projects, whole class ensemble teaching, early years provision and CPD for school staff. Explore what is available for your school by choosing from the following:

Featured items for schools

Lead Schools will work in collaboration with Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership (lead part of Derbyshire Music Partnership) to help shape the Hub’s CPD programme for schools.
Previously known as Wider Opportunities Complement your music provision with a fully inclusive programme that gives children the opportunity to learn an instrument in their classroom environment, developing confidence and self-esteem whilst supporting curriculum learning
CPD for all settings Tuesday 11 June, 3.45-4.30pm, Online | Supporting schools in the creation of their School Music Development Plan
CPD for infant, junior and primary schools Tuesday 21 May 2024, 3.45-5.15pm, Online | A deeper look into the Charanga scheme and ideas to expand on the activities to help it remain fresh for you and your school to use again and again
A musical journey delivered by two musicians, visiting exciting places and exploring a range of musical instruments along the way

Schemes for curriculum teaching

Exclusive 10% discount for schools! An award-winning, modern-day resource offering a complete scheme to teach the national curriculum for music
Exclusive 30% discount for schools! Supporting schools to deliver the expectations of the revised National Plan for Music Education and putting singing at the heart of every school.

Other projects, services and opportunities

All Derby and Derbyshire schools have access to Music Partnership instrumental and vocal teaching and instrument loan services.
Workshops for schools to experience music of different cultures from around the world.
Artsmark has been designed by schools, for schools, to align with School Improvement Plans and support core EBACC and STEM priorities, giving the curriculum breadth and balance.
A specially-commissioned song especially for pupils and young musicians in Derby and Derbyshire.
How often do we hear, but not listen? Minute of Listening introduces children to the world of sound in a simple downloadable application for use in the classroom.
Ten Pieces is an exciting initiative for schools, led by BBC Learning and the BBC Performing Groups, concentrating on classical music and creativity.
How the Derbyshire Music Education Hub supports talented young musicians to develop their skills further.