Music
Getting Started with Digital Audio Workstations: Practical Music ‑ Making for KS2 & KS3
KS2 - KS3 Composition
A practical CPD session explores effective approaches to teaching composition across upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, with a focus on progression, creativity and classroom application. Participants will examine how composition can develop from KS2 into KS3, including strategies for collaborative music-making that support creativity and engagement. The session also explores how active listening can inform compositional choices and deepen pupils’ understanding of genre and musical purpose.
A 90-minute CPD session designed for primary teachers and KS3 colleagues who are new to music technology. Using Soundtrap as a model, the session explores simple, practical approaches to helping pupils create music using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), even with no prior experience.
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff
Details: 21 October 2026 / 4.30pm - 6pm
Details: 9 December 2026 / 4.30pm - 6pm
Vocal Sessions
Sound into Symbol: Music Notation in the Classroom
A three-session CPD series to help teachers build high-quality, sustainable singing in school. Develop confidence, strengthen practice, and support musical progression in line with the Model Music Curriculum.
A hands-on CPD session is designed for primary teachers, KS3 colleagues and peripatetic music tutors, particularly those delivering whole-class instrumental lessons. It focuses on practical, inclusive approaches to developing confident, independent notation readers across a range of instruments. Across the session, participants will explore clear, progressive strategies for teaching notation - beginning with rhythm and moving into pitch—ensuring a secure foundation for musical literacy. The session also highlights the importance of learning by ear, showing how to bridge this naturally to notation so that reading becomes meaningful and accessible.
Session 1: Choosing and teaching songs effectively Session 2: Leading singing in large groups Session 3: Reflecting, celebrating, and planning ahead
Includes practical strategies, professional dialogue, and repertoire sharing throughout.
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff
Details: 11 November 2026 / 4.30pm - 6pm 3 March 2027 / 4.30pm - 6pm 30 June 2027 / 4.30pm - 6pm
Details: 10 February 2027 / 4.30pm - 6pm
Developing Choirs in your schools
Improvisation
A practical CPD session for teachers and staff who lead, or want to lead, a school choir. Whether starting out or building on an existing group, it offers clear, usable strategies for confident choir leadership. Learn how to recruit singers, build enthusiasm, and create an inclusive, positive singing culture. Explore effective rehearsal techniques, vocal warm-ups, and repertoire choices that
This practical CPD session introduces simple, accessible approaches to teaching improvisation for pupils at the early stages of learning in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
support healthy voices. With a focus on musical progression, the session draws on the free Friday Afternoons resources to help you move from unison singing to accessible part work.
The session focuses on building confidence and creativity through structured approaches that support all pupils to engage successfully in improvisation.
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers, Support Staff
Who should attend? Music Leaders, Classroom Teachers
Details: 19 May 2027, 4.30pm - 6pm
Details: 9 June 2027/ 4.30pm - 6pm
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