School CPD

In addition to the sessions outlined below, you can book an individual consultation meeting with one of our Music Outreach Officers

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Composition using technology at KS 1 Date and Time TBC

Composition in the classroom at EYFS & KS 1 8.45am - 1pm - 15th March 2024

This session will be held at The Platform. Swindon Music Service is delighted to invite you to a day devoted to Composition primary music-making let by the country's foremost teachers and writer in the field: Dr Alison Daubney.

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Composition in the classroom at KS 2 - 12 noon - 3.15pm - 15th March 2024

This session will be held at The Platform. Swindon Music Service is delighted to invite you to a day devoted to Composition primary music-making let by the country's foremost teachers and writer in the field: Dr Alison Daubney.

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CPD sessions

OFSTED Deep Dives, assessment and key changes to the curriculum considering the New Model Curriculum. Thursday 28th September, 12.45pm - 3pm This sessions will be held at The Platform, Faringdon Road, SWINDON SN1 5BJ

About the speaker Christopher Stevens is one of His Majesty’s Inspectors and Ofsted’s Subject Lead for Music. He is a qualified teacher and, as an advanced skills teacher, taught music across key stages 1 to 5. Before working for Ofsted, he held various senior management roles within schools, including being the Chief Executive Officer of a Multi-Academy Trust. Christopher has extensive experience in leading inspections in the maintained and independent sectors.

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CPD sessions

New to the role of Music Coordinator? - ONLINE Session 1 Introductory 3.15pm - 4.15pm 14th September 2023

If you are new to the role of music coordinator and feel you need friendly help and support, why not join these sessions throughout the year. Come and meet teachers in a similar situation (a great way to network and get to know each other). The Music Hub will guide you through various topics as well as helping you set out your Music Development Plan. Session one will start you off with understanding the new National Plan for Music Education published in June 2022.

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Get them Singing, keep them singing - ONLINE 3.15pm - 4.15pm 21st September 2023

How to make the best of singing assemblies and how to get the most out of the new National Plan for Music Education.

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Get them Singing, keep them singing - ONLINE 3.15pm - 4.15pm 28th September 2023

How to make the best of singing assemblies and how to get the most out of the new National Plan for Music Education.

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CPD sessions

Getting more from Charanga 3.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 21st June 2023 at the Platform

This advanced CPD & training session is for those already familiar with Charanga Musical Schools wanting to extend their use and knowledge of the programme We will explore the vast range of resources in the Freestyle section, Assessment Framework, Charanga Sing and how to get the best from My Workspace, including creating and sharing lessons with your classes.

How to evaluate your school's music provision - ONLINE 3.15 - 4.15pm Thursday 22nd June 2023

This session will show you how you can use the toolkit set out by the music hub to assist you in the start of your journey (the starting point). We will also supply electronic resources to help you on your way after the meeting. If you would like to attend, please register below and we will send you a TEAMS link nearer the time.

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Set out and monitor your Music Development Plan - ONLINE 3.15 - 4.15pm Thursday 6th July 2023

This online session will show you how to use the Hub template when setting out your Music Development Plan and then monitor, review and improve throughout the year.

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CPD sessions

Infant Voice Festival INSET Day 9 - 11.45am Friday 28th April 2023 - at The Platform

if you have signed up for this through the school order system, then you are invited to attend. The day will start with registration at 9am where you will receive your resources pack, followed by tea and coffee being available. The session will start at 9.15am and will finish at 11.45am

Road-testing the Music Development Plans - 12.30 - 3.30pm Thursday 18th May 2023

This session will see selected music coordinators looking and further developing the Music Development template for schools. This session will be at the Platform, Faringdon Road and will start at 12.30pm and finish at 3.230pm

How to evaluate your school's music provision - ONLINE 3.15 - 4.15pm Thursday 15th June 2023

This session will show you how you can use the toolkit set out by the music hub to assist you in the start of your journey (the starting point). We will also supply electronic resources to help you on your way after the meeting. If you would like to attend, please register below and we will send you a TEAMS link nearer the time.

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