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.
Most of the courses are free of charge to Oldham schools who contribute via the Devolved Music Grant (DMG).
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.
Book a place
To book a place on any of our courses please contact Angela Preen
CPD Programme for 24-25 – Key Events
Primary Music Networks
Tuesday 24th September 4pm-5.30pm
Writing your School Music Development Plan: The DfE now requires schools to publish their MDP on their website. In this session, we will explore what to include, how to present the information and ways in which Oldham Music Service and the GM Music Hub can support you to develop Music in your school.
Tuesday 22nd October 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 28th January 2025 4pm-5.30pm
How to Integrate Music into a Class Topic
Tuesday 29th April 4pm-5.30pm
Singing Games & Rhymes: Develop aural, rhythm and singing skills through play. Ideas to interweave in your curriculum for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Tuesday 20th May 4pm-5.30pm
Rhythmic Notation: How to read it and how to teach it well.
Oldham Primary Music Conference
Thursday 13th 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.
Download a booking form here
Further details from angela.preen@oldham.gov.uk
Specific booking details are available in the CPD Leaflet which is available to download here.