Primary Schools Newsletter

Schools Newsletter – February 2026

Fao: Headteacher and Music Lead Primary and SEND

Dear Colleagues,

I hope the new term has started well for you.

For Summer term 2026…

We are thrilled to announce the details of our FREE Primary & SEND Music Education Conference, taking place on 9 July 2026. We’re delighted to welcome a fantastic line-up of workshop leaders and speakers who will be sharing their expertise throughout the day.

For full details and to book your place, click here: https://www.westsussexmusic.co.uk/west-sussex-primary-and-send-music-education-conference-2026/

We can’t wait to see you for what promises to be a very special day.

Singing

We are very excited to be launching our Big Sing events for KS2, which will take place in June and focus on a theme of The Natural World. 

To find an event near you and to book your place click here: KS2 Big Sings | West Sussex Music

Orchestras Inc.

Following a hugely successful run of sessions last term, West Sussex Music’s inclusive SEND orchestra is back, with more free sessions this term. 

Orchestras Inc. is an inclusive, creative music group for children and young people under 25 with special educational needs or disabilities, and their parents or carers.  

For more information, including dates, venues and a welcome video, and how to book, see here.

Please see attached flyer to share with your families.

Looking ahead to 2026-27

Classroom Instrumental Lessons SLA 2026-27

Whether you are looking to re-book programmes or to introduce classroom instrumental lessons to your music provision for next academic year, don’t forget to complete your SLA booking form. For more information about our programmes please visit Whole class instrumental lessons | West Sussex Music

Time4Music SLA 2025-26

The Time4Music (T4M) service level agreement is a flexible approach to support and enrich your school’s music. See here for the range of ways we can work with you to support your curriculum, including bespoke CPD opportunities, weekly music activities and instrument loans.

The schools’ pages on our website provide information about all the options of support from West Sussex Music.  If you can’t see what you need, please do get in touch with a member of the schools’ team: 

Alison Sutton

Assistant Head: Head of Learning

West Sussex Music

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