Curriculum support & training
If you have a specific request for curriculum support and training, which cannot be found below, please contact the schools team
CPD training events: Please see below for our courses and meetings for classroom teachers and music leads of pupils in KS1, KS2 and KS3, KS4 & KS5
Writing your Music Development Plan
Tuesday 19 September 2023 – KS1 & KS2 Music Leads | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Assessment in music
Thursday 12 October 2023 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Singing – the golden thread
Wednesday 18 October & Thursday 19 October 2023 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Ofsted deep dives
Thursday 9 November 2023 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Model Music Curriculum
Tuesday 14 November 2023 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Classroom instrumental lessons (CIL): getting the most from your programme
Thursday 30 November 2023 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Wednesday 10 January 2023 (4:30-6pm) | In Person: The Weald Community School, Billingshurst | Cost: FREE | Secondary Heads of Music
Using games to teach notation
Tuesday 6 February 2024 & Thursday 22 February 2024 | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Singing in Rounds
Tuesday 12 March 2024 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Wellbeing for Performers- The Benedetti Foundation
Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8-9pm) | Online: Zoom | Cost: £7- Full bursaries available | We recommend this session is suitable for musicians aged 16+
Watch back – Recording available until 30 September 2024
Classroom instrumental lessons (CIL): getting the most from your programme
Thursday 21 March 2024 (4-5pm) | A recording is available on request from music@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Wednesday 27 March 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person: Venue: Bohunt School, Bailey Road, Horsham, RH12 2DN | Cost: FREE | KS4
Wednesday 17 April 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person : Venue: Ormiston Six Villages Academy, Lime Avenue, Chichester, PO20 3UE | Cost: FREE | KS4
Little Big Sing CPD
Wednesday 17 April 2024 (4:15-5:45pm) | In Person: Billingshurst Primary School, RH14 9RE | Cost: FREE | KS1 Class Teachers and Music Leads
For resources and further information contact rachel.maby@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Finding your Voice & Keeping it Healthy – The Benedetti Foundation
Wednesday 17 April 2024 (6-7pm) | Online: Zoom | Cost: £7 – Full bursaries available |
Watch Back – Recording available until 31 October 2024.
Writing for Beginner String Ensemble – The Benedetti Foundation
Wednesday 17 April 2024 (7.30-8.30pm) | Online: Zoom | Cost: £7 – Full bursaries available |
Watch back – Recording available until 31 October 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person: Venue: St Philip Howard Catholic School, Elm Grove South, Bognor Regis, PO22 OEN | Cost: FREE | KS4
Big Sing CPD
Thursday 18 April 2024 (4:15-5:45pm) | In Person: Billingshurst Primary School, RH14 9RE | Cost: FREE | KS2 Class Teachers and Music Leads
For resources and further information contact rachel.maby@westsussexmusic.co.uk
Thursday 25 April 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person: Venue: St Andrew’s School, Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BG | Cost: FREE | KS4
A moderation session for teachers of OCR GCSE specification. It is always useful to get feedback from other teachers to help/confirm your marking of pupils’ work.
Tuesday 30 April 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person/Online: TBC | Cost: FREE | KS4
Wednesday 1 May 2024 (3:30-5:30pm) | In Person/Online: TBC | Cost: FREE | KS4
Thursday 20 June 2024 | In Person: University of Sussex | Cost: FREE to all West Sussex Schools | KS3, KS4, KS5, 16+
West Sussex Music Education Conference
10 July 2024 | In Person: Chichester College, PO19 1SB | Cost: Free to all West Sussex Schools | All Music Educators
We are delighted to invite all those working with children and young people form across West Sussex to our Music Education Conference 2024. Join us for a day of inspirational workshops, the chance to meet with other music educators, resources to take away and great food. To find out more and book a place click here.