Curriculum support & training
We work with headteachers, music subject leaders and non-specialist class teachers to improve confidence in music delivery, support schools with their school music development plan and to embed high quality, inclusive music.
If you have a specific request for curriculum support or training, which cannot be found below, or would like to arrange a visit to discuss your music needs, please contact the schools team.
As part of the National Plan for Music Education all schools are advised to ensure they have a comprehensive music development planthat sets out the curricular and co-curricular offer. There’s guidance and tools here to support you to write your School Music Development Plan.
CPD training events:
Support for New Music Leads
Wednesday 11 September 2024 – 4-5pm | Online Teams Meeting | Cost: Free | EYFS, KS1 & KS2, New Music Leads
New Music Lead? Not sure where to start? Don’t panic we are here to help. From getting started, useful national updates and how to plan simple manageable steps, join us to get your journey started.
Classroom Instrumental Lessons (CIL): How to get the most from your Autumn programme
Thursday 12 September 2024- 4-5pm | Online Teams meeting | Cost: Free | KS1, KS2
This session unpacks how to use this opportunity to upskill your own music teaching, support the children in their learning and ensure this opportunity has a lasting impact for you and the children.
Sings Live South CPD
Tuesday 17 September 2024 – 4.15-5.30pm | In person- Oak Grove College, The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX | Cost: Free | KS3, KS4, KS5
Get Ready for Sings Live with Schools Singing Leader, Rachel Maby. Teachers will be introduced to the Sings Live repertoire and explore singing warm-ups, musical games and model session plans to assist them in their preparation.
Sings Live North CPD
Wednesday 18 September 2024 – 4.15-5.45pm | In person- Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, RH13 0YP | Cost: Free | KS3, KS4, KS5
Get Ready for Sings Live with Schools Singing Leader, Rachel Maby. Teachers will be introduced to the Sings Live repertoire and explore singing warm-ups, musical games and model session plans to assist them in their preparation.
Writing a Music Development Plan
Tuesday 8 October 2024 – 4-5pm | Online Teams Webinar | Cost: Free | EYFS, KS1, KS2
As part of the National Plan for Music – all schools are advised to ensure they have a comprehensive music development plan. In this session we share with you the tools and templates we have to support you and the opportunity to discuss ideas and consider solutions to any problems you may be experiencing.
Model Music Curriculum: What is it & how is it useful?
Thursday 7 November 2024 – 4-5pm | Online Teams Webinar | Cost: Free | KS1, KS2
Not sure what the Model Music Curriculum is or how it can support your teaching? In this session we explain why it exists and how it can be helpful.
Classroom Instrumental Lessons (CIL): How to get the most from your Spring programme
Thursday 12 December 2024 – 4-5pm | Online Teams Meeting | Cost: Free | KS1, KS2
This session unpacks how to use this opportunity to upskill your own music teaching, support the children in their learning and ensure this opportunity has a lasting impact for you and the children.
Tuesday 1 April 2025-4-5pm | Online Teams Meeting | Cost: Free | KS1, KS2
West Sussex Music Education Conference
30 June 2025 | In Person: Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, RH13 0LJ | Cost: Free to all West Sussex Schools | All Music Educators
We are delighted to invite all those working with children and young people from across West Sussex to our Music Education Conference 2025. Join us for a day of inspirational workshops, the chance to meet with other music educators, resources to take away and great food.