Professional development for teachers

Our comprehensive CPD programme provides a range of training opportunities for specialist and non-specialist practitioners within a wide range of settings. Empowering classroom teachers to deliver an engaging and challenging music curriculum and to utilise the power of music to develop children’s confidence, communication and listening skills is at the heart of our CPD programme.

All course-leaders have high levels of expertise within their area and a delegate pack will be provided with all the resources utilised during the course.

To book a place on any of our courses please contact Angela Preen

CPD Programme for 2025-26

Primary Music Networks

Book your place: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FCSH 

Tuesday 23rd September 4pm-5.30pm

The role of the Music Lead in Primary schools: Suitable for those new to the role and those who have already experienced being a Music Lead/co-ordinator. We will look at the requirements of the role and effective ways to lead and manage Music in your school.

Tuesday 11th November 4pm -5.30pm

Music in EYFS: Explore a range of resources for use in EYFS settings both in discrete “Music lessons”, as part of Continuous Provision and to facilitate routines throughout the day.

Tuesday 13th January 2026 4pm-5.30pm

Singing Games and Rhymes for the playground: Develop aural, rhythm and singing skills through play. Ideas to introduce to your playground. This session may also be of interest and suitable for mid-day supervisors.

Tuesday 21st April 4pm-5.30pm

Progression in singing: Singing is key to developing musicianship and is at the heart of quality music provision. This practical workshop demonstrates how singing skills progress through primary school and provides songs, games and ideas for how to make your school a singing school.

Tuesday 19th May 4pm-5.30pm

Rhythmic Notation: How to read it and how to teach it well.

Oldham Primary Music Conference

Thursday 12th March 9am-3pm

An exciting day of composing, performing, listening, improvising and singing. Workshops, discussions and resources

£50 for DMG-paying schools

£80 non-DMG

Free for trainee teachers in Oldham Schools/Manchester Nexus

Lunch included.

Further details from angela.preen@oldham.gov.uk