CPD for Infant, Junior and Primary teachers
Training courses and CPD for Foundation, KS1 and KS2 school teachers supporting the development and delivery of classroom musical activities in schools
Whether you have music experience or consider yourself a newbie to music teaching, these events will provide you with valuable insights and innovative strategies to develop your teaching. Get ready to unlock your musical potential and create a lasting impact in your classroom!
Thursday 27 March, Online
Learn activities and lesson content covering all areas of the Model Music Curriculum around the topic of celebrating Derbyshire’s history | For KS2 teachers, with or without musical experience
Wednesday 30 April, Online
Engaging music-based activities for Nursery and Infant settings, using stories to cover singing, performing, composing, and listening | For Nursery, Infant and KS1 teachers
Tuesday 10 June, Matlock
Explore how to set up a school ensemble and boost your confidence in leading it with accessible repertoire and practical tips | For Junior and KS2 teachers and Music Leads
A CPD music programme designed to allow school staff to explore key musical concepts such as beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics. Teaching materials with resources and backing tracks are provided to deliver teaching confidently in their own setting.
CPD for all settings
Online CPD supporting schools in the creation of their School Music Development Plan
Bespoke in-school training
We are committed to supporting infant, junior and primary schools in their development and delivery of classroom musical activities by school staff. We offer bespoke training that meets the needs of individual schools, academies and clusters.
- A 60-90 minute training session to suit the needs of staff. This can be delivered as part of an inset day, or as a twilight session, and schools can join with others in a local cluster or academy chain to share the costs between schools.
Cost £100
- Half-day or whole-day inset sessions providing a comprehensive framework for the skills needed to deliver music in the classroom.
Cost £250/£300
Ask us about CPD for your school
What topics can be explored?
Our CPD and training sessions can cover a wide range of topics relating to music in school, including:
- Easy ways into composing music
Tracking progression of musical skills knowledge and understanding
Building staff confidence to deliver classroom music
Writing a scheme of work for KS1 music, Music and Literacy for EYFS and KS1
Music for health and well-being, Improving singing in your school
Making the most of a song
Listening and responding across a range of musical genres
What instruments do you need and how do you use them?
How to address the requirements of the National Curriculum for Music
What are the basic skills required to deliver curriculum music lessons?
Music in school−little and often.