
Primary School CPD Opportunities
Charanga Training
Date: Monday 2nd October
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Ivington Primary School
Leader: Tim Bond (from Charanga)
Cost: free (subsidised by Herefordshire Music Education Hub & Encore)
In this overview you will discover how the learning is structured and progresses across the whole Scheme. We will look in detail at the learning activities in the Units of Work and the supporting documentation. This session is ideal for those who are new to Musical School or the Original Scheme
Early Career Teacher music support
Date: Wednesday 18th October
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Online
Leader: Sue Walker
Cost: free (subsidised by Herefordshire Music Education Hub & Encore)
This session will provide clear, practical support for teaching music, exploring the schemes that teachers may be using in each school, and discussing what an excellent music lesson might look like. Teachers will leave this session with practical solutions to common problems, some fun activities to try with their class, song ideas and a clear understanding of how the musical skills progress from EYFS to Year 6.
Singing in the primary school
Date: Tuesday 24th October
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Withington Village Hall, HR1 3PP
Leaders: Sue Walker & Jo Lowry
Cost: free (subsidised by Herefordshire Music Education Hub & Encore)
This practical session will provide you with lots of songs and activities to try with your pupils, with a variety of class songs and choir songs, plus a selection of warm-ups. We will look at some resources together and will also share Christmas ideas and nativities. Come prepared to sing and try new resources!
Leading Primary Music
Date: Tuesday 7th November
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Online
Leader: Sue Walker
Cost: free (subsidised by Herefordshire Music Education Hub & Encore)
This session is for music leaders in primary schools, and will explore the role of the music leader, understanding the purpose and importance of this role.