Music CPD and Support

1. All School Phases

  • music leader support

  • network meetings

  • Music Curriculum Staff Training EYFS to KS5

2. EYFS

  • FS1/FS2 - Teacher Together Early Years Music– 11 Week Project

3. Key Stages 1 & 2

  • Teach Together Instrumental Superstars (KS1 - year 2)

  • Teach Together Singing Superstars (KS1 - year 2)

  • Teach Together Instrumental Superstars (KS2)

  • Teach Together Singing Superstars (KS2)

  • Teach Together: Primary Music Curriculum (KS1- KS2)

  • Singing Assemblies (KS1–KS2)

4. Key Stages 2 & 3

  • Turntablism (DJ-ing) – Self-Delivery

  • Voices Amplified Singing Project

5. Key Stages 3–5

  • Instrumental Whole Class Curriculum Enrichment (KS3)

  • Turntablism (DJ-ing) – Self-Delivery

  • Voices Amplified Singing Project

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All school phases

Music Leader Support

A free one-hour 1:1 meeting is available per school or setting for the designated Music Lead or a member of SLT.

Beyond this free one-hour meeting, Inspiring Music offers bespoke CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions designed to strengthen and enrich music provision. Coordinators will liaise with you in advance to ensure sessions are tailored to your specific needs, supported by a phase specialist.

Phase Coordinators

  • EYFS: Hilary Lawson

  • KS1–2: Carolyn Adams

  • KS3: Mark Lowe

  • KS4–5: Charlotte Payne

  • SEND: Sarah Robinson

Session Length

After the free one-hour 1:1 meeting, schools can book:

  • 60-minute sessions

  • 90-minute sessions

  • 120-minute sessions

Sessions can be delivered as:

  • one-off CPD sessions

  • half-day CPD

  • full-day CPD programmes

Who is this for?

  • whole staff teams

  • selected staff groups based on phase or staff need

  • school or Academy Trust CPD events

Inspiring Music will provide

  • a Music Curriculum Coordinator experienced in the relevant phase

  • bespoke CPD tailored to your school or setting’s needs and staff experience levels

  • resources, strategies and exemplar materials to support ongoing practice

Schools will provide

  • a suitable space to deliver training for the number of people involved

  • an interactive whiteboard and speaker system

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: Bronze

  • Booking code: CPDMLS

  • Hourly rate (beyond the free one-hour session): £53.40

Why use Inspiring Music?

By working with Inspiring Music, schools gain access to a team of passionate and experienced music professionals already working across Central Bedfordshire. As specialists in their field, they provide bespoke training aligned to local needs, supporting delivery of the National Plan for Music Education and inspiring staff to deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive music lessons.

Network Meetings

Inspiring Music offers free, phase-specific network meetings for staff working in:

  • EYFS

  • KS1–2

  • KS3

  • KS4–5

  • SEND

These meetings provide opportunities to:

  • connect with colleagues

  • share best practice

  • explore new resources

  • build confidence in delivering high-quality music education tailored to your setting

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Music Curriculum Staff Training (EYFS to KS5)

Inspiring Music can provide a Music Curriculum Specialist to deliver CPD training that supports staff in teaching the music curriculum. Specialists are available across all key stages and are highly trained, experienced practitioners.

Who is it for?

  • Early Years

  • Key Stage 1

  • Key Stage 2

  • Key Stage 3

  • Key Stage 4

  • Key Stage 5

Each meeting focuses on one Key Stage.

Inspiring Music will provide

  • an experienced Music Curriculum Specialist for the relevant Key Stage

Schools will provide

  • a suitable space for training delivery

  • an interactive whiteboard and speaker system

Session length

  • 60-minute sessions

  • 120-minute sessions

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: bronze

  • Booking code: CPDST

  • Hourly rate: £53.40

EYFS

FS1 / FS2 – Teach Together Early Years Music (11-Week Project)

Foundation Stage 1 or 2 (Pre-School or Reception)
Project: Teach Together: Adventures in Music / Step into Music
Duration: 11 weeks

This specialist-led programme builds staff confidence through modelling, mentoring and reflection. It includes:

  • a weekly 20-minute adult-led music session

  • child-led exploration

  • weekly mentoring and coaching for a nominated EY practitioner

Instruments: Voice, with optional handheld percussion

Session format:

  • 11 × 1-hour sessions (45 minutes delivery plus 15 minutes setup/pack-up)

  • Option to split into two 25-minute sessions

Project structure:

  • week 1: Joint reflection and planning

  • weeks 2 -10: Class teaching

  • week 11: Demonstration lesson or standard session

Inspiring Music will provide

  • EYFS specialist

  • tailored Scheme of Work

  • assessment sheets

Schools will provide

  • staff participation and supportive behaviour management

  • a motivated EY practitioner for weekly mentoring

  • staff cover for week 1 planning and weekly 15-minute reflections

  • interactive whiteboard and speakers

  • suitable space

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: bronze

  • Hourly rate: £53.40

  • Total cost: £587.40

  • Booking code: CPDTT-FS1-2

Key Stages 1 and 2

Teach Together Instrumental / Singing Superstars (KS2)

Project names:

  • Teach Together Instrumental Superstars

  • Teach Together Singing Superstars

Duration

  • Minimum of 2 terms

  • 11 sessions per term

Session length

  • 1 hour per session, made up of:

    • 45 minutes delivery

    • 15 minutes setup and pack-up

Project summary

A KS2 Music Curriculum Specialist or Vocal Specialist teaches a class (maximum 33 pupils) for 45 minutes alongside the classroom teacher or Music Co-ordinator/Lead. Reflection and directly tailored support for classroom teachers is provided through weekly 15-minute sessions before or after teaching, totalling 60 minutes engagement per week.

Instruments available

  • ukulele

  • ocarina

  • recorder

  • glockenspiel

  • voice

Project structure

  • Session 1: 60-minute collaborative reflection and planning session for the Inspiring Music specialist and teacher

  • Sessions 2–10: Whole-class teaching sessions

  • Session 11: Either:

    • In-school performance, or

    • Standard lesson, or

    • Performance at a Something for Summer concert

Inspiring Music will provide

  • KS2 instrumental, music curriculum or vocal specialist (project specific)

  • Free loan of a full class set of instruments (up to 33 pupils)

  • A tailored Scheme of Work for each project

Schools will provide

  • Completion of a brief pre-project questionnaire outlining lesson location, prior experience and individual needs

  • A suitable teaching space for whole-class delivery

  • A separate space for the ‘Head Start’ session (virtual resources available for other pupils on request)

  • School staff (e.g. TA) to support the Head Start session

  • Secure, dry and temperate storage for instruments

  • WiFi access and basic IT support where needed

  • Engaged staff and positive behaviour support

  • Whiteboard and speakers

  • Logistical planning, supervision and transport (if not in school) for the celebration concert (in-school or external)

  • The class teacher for 60 minutes per week (to develop confidence in teaching music)

  • School staff (e.g. TA) to cover:

    • Week 1 planning session

    • Weekly 15-minute reflection meetings

Pricing and booking – KS2

Teach Together Instrumental Superstars

  • Subsidy tier: gold

  • Hourly rate: £44.50

  • Cost:

    • £979.00 for 2 terms

    • £1,468.50 for 3 terms

  • Booking codes:

    • TT-INST2 – 2 terms

    • TT-INST3 – 3 terms

Teach Together Singing Superstars

  • Subsidy tier: gold

  • Hourly rate: £44.50

  • Cost:

    • £979.00 for 2 terms

    • £1,468.50 for 3 terms

  • Booking codes:

    • TT-SING2 – 2 terms

    • TT-SING3 – 3 terms


Teach Together: Primary Music Curriculum (KS1 and KS2)

Project description

Designed to be flexible to suit individual school needs, Teach Together Primary develops teaching staff confidence to deliver engaging, inspiring and high-quality music lessons aligned with the National Curriculum and National Plan for Music Education. The project simultaneously delivers curriculum music to pupils while acting as tailored CPD for classroom teachers.

How it works

Each week, an Inspiring Music KS1 or KS2 Music Curriculum Specialist teaches a class (maximum 33 pupils) for 45 minutes alongside the classroom teacher or music co-ordinator/lead. Weekly reflection and tailored support is provided through a 15-minute session before or after teaching, totalling 60 minutes engagement per week.

Tailored support for teachers

Support is adapted to each teacher’s confidence, experience, knowledge and skills. The programme identifies individual needs and works collaboratively so teachers can confidently enjoy and deliver music with their class.

The first session is a 60-minute reflection and planning session, allowing the specialist and teacher to:

  • discuss starting points

  • identify strengths and areas for development

  • agree a tailored approach

  • begin lesson planning or medium-term planning

Tailoring support for your school

Teach Together Primary works alongside:

  • nationally recognised music resources (e.g. Charanga or Sing Up), or

  • school-developed planning that meets National Curriculum requirements

Schools can choose to:

  • develop one teacher across the full year

  • develop different teachers each term

  • develop one or more teachers within a single term

The programme is customised based on:

  • number of terms

  • number of teachers involved

  • teacher confidence levels

Inspiring Music will provide

  • A KS1 or KS2 Music Curriculum Specialist for 11 weeks per term, including:

    • 1 planning session with the classroom teacher

    • 10 teaching sessions

Schools will provide

  • the class teacher for 60 minutes per week (self-motivated participation required)

  • school staff (e.g. TA) to cover:

    • The class for the 15-minute weekly reflection meeting

    • The class for the 60-minute planning session in week one

  • a suitable teaching space (classroom or hall)

  • an interactive whiteboard and speaker system

  • class music instruments (e.g. claves, chime bars, maracas, triangle, glockenspiels)

Pricing and booking – Teach Together Primary

  • Subsidy tier: bronze

  • Hourly rate: £53.40

Costs:

  • £587.40 for 1 term

  • £1,174.80 for 2 terms

  • £1,762.20 for 3 terms

Booking codes:

  • CPDTT1 – 1 term

  • CPDTT2 – 2 terms

  • CPDTT3 – 3 terms

Singing Assemblies

The six-week Singing Assemblies project supports both pupils and staff in learning songs while building teacher confidence and skills to independently lead singing beyond the programme.

Key Stage focus

Key Stage 1
Inspiring Music singing tutors deliver high-quality singing assemblies that develop:

  • confidence singing in unison

  • understanding of pitch, phrasing and emotional expression

  • use of dynamics and tempo

  • early harmonisation through rounds

  • engagement and enthusiasm through active participation

Key Stage 2
Separate lower KS2 and upper KS2 assemblies provide a differentiated approach, enabling pupils to:

  • sing a diverse and appropriate repertoire with greater accuracy

  • develop pitch control and expressive phrasing

  • refine breath control and explore complex rhythms, including syncopation

  • deepen understanding of dynamics and tempo variation

  • sing rounds, partner songs and two-part harmonies

  • explore music from different cultures, including songs in other languages

CPD Support (Optional)

CPD can be added to support teaching staff to independently deliver singing assemblies in the future.

  • weekly 20-minute CPD sessions

  • can focus on:

    • the same small team of staff each week, or

    • a wider teaching team by working with 2–3 different teachers weekly

An initial virtual meeting will be held before sessions begin to identify CPD needs. A vocal specialist will arrange this.

Inspiring Music will provide

  • vocal specialist

  • resources based on Sing Up or Sparkyard

  • CPD support for teachers (if CPD option is selected)

Schools will provide

  • 1 member of staff per class of up to 30 pupils

  • appropriate space for the number of students

  • WiFi access and basic IT support

  • engaged staff and positive behaviour support

  • whiteboard and speakers

  • a suitable breakout space for CPD immediately after singing assemblies

Important information

  • Tutors use Sing Up or Sparkyard

    • Schools with an existing licence pay delivery costs only

    • Schools without a licence must purchase one at a subsidised rate

    • Licences cover the full academic year

  • Tutor-led sessions without CPD are available at full cost recovery

  • Sessions are 20 minutes long, including transition time

  • Careful planning is required to ensure groups are seated and ready on time

  • If CPD is chosen, a dedicated 20-minute CPD session follows assemblies

  • Projects must be purchased as a package

  • Session timings must run consecutively

Lower School Model – Singing Assemblies (6-week programme)

CPD Model

  • KS1 classes: 20 minutes

  • Lower KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • CPD direct support for teachers: 20 minutes

  • Total weekly time: 1 hour

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: bronze

  • Hourly rate: £53.40

  • Total cost: £320.40

  • Booking code: 6WP-SALCPD

Delivery Only Model*

  • KS1 classes: 20 minutes

  • Lower KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • CPD direct support for teachers: N/A

  • Total weekly time: 40 minutes

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: No ACE subsidy available

  • Hourly rate: £89.00

  • Total cost: £356.00

  • Booking code: 6WP-SALD

Primary School Model – Singing Assemblies (6-week programme)

CPD Model

  • KS1 classes: 20 minutes

  • Lower KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • Upper KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • CPD direct support for teachers: 20 minutes

  • Total weekly time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: bronze

  • Hourly rate: £53.40

  • Total cost: £427.20

  • Booking code: 6WP-SAPCPD

Delivery Only Model*

  • KS1 classes: 20 minutes

  • Lower KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • Upper KS2 classes: 20 minutes

  • CPD direct support for teachers: N/A

  • Total weekly time: 1 hour

Pricing and booking

  • Subsidy tier: No ACE subsidy available

  • Hourly rate: £89.00

  • Total cost: £534.00

  • Booking code: 6WP-SAPD

*Delivery only – licence not included.

(This section fully replaces all Singing Assemblies tables.)

Key Stages 2 and 3

Turntablism (DJ-ing) – Self-Delivery

Engage, Inspire, and Empower Your Students

The Turntablism self-delivery project supports Year 5 to Year 9 students to explore DJ-ing and contemporary music-making through a fully planned and tailored 10-week scheme of work for each year group. This can support schools in creating a new progression pathway towards GCSE Music.

This innovative Key Stage 3 programme combines creativity and technology, offering opportunities to both perform and compose, with built-in teacher assessment opportunities. Pupils gain hands-on experience using professional DJ equipment.

Why choose this project?

Exceptional value for schools
The programme can be delivered to hundreds of pupils across multiple year groups (for example, the whole of Key Stage 3 and into GCSE). If a school teaches 325 pupils, the cost works out at less than £2 per pupil.

Long-term legacy
By training teachers, this project creates a sustainable delivery model. Schools retain the skills and resources needed to deliver DJ-ing lessons year after year.

High-value equipment and resources
Schools access a full class set of turntables valued at over £10,000, alongside a fully developed 10-week scheme of work, online tutorials and planning resources.

Enhancing wellbeing and creativity
Music provides a creative outlet that builds confidence, supports wellbeing and helps pupils develop positive relationships.

Opportunities for co-curricular and enrichment activities
The equipment can also be used for after-school clubs and enrichment activities, supporting the development of music technology skills and strengthening the wider music offer.

What’s included

  • Hire of DJ equipment sufficient for a full class of up to 33 pupils, with the same set available for use across additional classes and year groups

  • Comprehensive resources, including:

    • fully planned, video-based online pupil tutorials

    • planning documentation

    • scratch notation guides

Each unit of work is tailored to different experience levels and age groups, with scaffolded progression. Schools can programme the project annually to build skills towards GCSE level.

Professional CPD training

One full day of CPD, delivered by Inspiring Music tutors, covering:

  • scratch DJ techniques

  • confident use of the equipment

  • effective use of the provided resources

  • classroom management for technology-based lessons

  • strategies for embedding DJ-ing into the music curriculum and co-curricular provision

  • health and safety when using the equipment (batteries)

Strategic vision behind this approach

This is a school-led delivery model designed to:

  • build teacher confidence and capacity

  • reduce reliance on external tutors, making it environmentally sustainable

  • create a continuation pathway for pupils beyond the initial term

  • support expansion into after-school clubs, transition projects and cross-curricular activities

  • develop music technology as part of the school’s curriculum offer

Costs, options and booking

Option: Including delivery and collection

  • Total cost: £669.61

  • Booking code: DJ-IMD

  • Notes: Inspiring Music delivers and collects the equipment

Option: School collect and return

  • Total cost: £499.61

  • Booking code: DJ-SC

  • Notes: School arranges collection and return

Important equipment collection information (School Collect option)

  • Equipment comprises 6 large flight cases, each heavy and requiring two-person lifting

  • A school minibus or van is recommended (equipment may not fit in one or two cars)

  • Equipment is high-value and must not be left overnight in vehicles or unsecured locations

  • Inspiring Music staff will assist with lifting at their site

  • Schools must provide a second person for safe handling on their own site


Voices Amplified – Upper KS2 and KS3 Singing Project

Where every voice makes an impact

Voices Amplified supports students in Years 5 to 8 to develop vocal skills, build confidence and foster a love of singing. Many young people across Central Bedfordshire have already experienced large-scale singing through choirs, assemblies and events at venues such as the O2 and Royal Albert Hall.

Led by Inspiring Music’s specialist vocal tutors, this project provides an inclusive and supportive environment for young people to explore their voices and connect through music.

Who is it for?

  • young people who love singing

  • whole year groups or classes

  • school choirs or choir recruitment initiatives

  • Year 7 transition or bridge projects

What’s included

  • song resources, including:

    • up to three carefully chosen songs

    • backing tracks

    • lyrics

    • teaching notes

    • specialist guidance to support preparation for the singing day

  • option to customise repertoire, with additional songs for the final Singing Celebration Day

  • singing Celebration Day, a full-day event at a host school or venue in March 2027

  • expert support, including a “get ready” session with a vocal specialist

Project structure and cost

  • 1-hour CPD session for teachers

  • 2-hour school visit, with 1 adult member of staff per 30 students

  • Full day of joint rehearsals and performance with other schools in March 2027

Cost: £300 (subsidised by Arts Council England grant)


Booking code: V-AMP

Key Stages 3 to 5

Instrumental Whole Class KS3 Curriculum Enrichment

Tier 2: Inspiring Music CPD to Support Instrumental Self-Delivery (Including Instrument Hire)

This section focuses specifically on Tier 2 of the Instrumental Whole Class KS3 Curriculum Enrichment suite.
(For information on Tier 1 and Tier 3, schools are directed to the KS3–5 section.)

Overview

Instrumental Whole Class sessions give students the opportunity to develop instrumental performance and ensemble musicianship through practical and creative music-making.

Schools can choose from a three-tiered approach to best meet their needs:

  • Tier 1: Instrumental Whole Class delivery by Inspiring Music

    • specialist instrumental tutor delivers sessions to one class over 6 weeks

    • part of curriculum enrichment provision

  • Tier 2: Inspiring Music CPD to support instrumental self-delivery (this offer)

    • delivered by school teacher(s) across multiple classes

    • duration of 6 or 11 weeks

    • includes CPD and resources

    • can be used as part of curriculum delivery

  • Tier 3: Instrument hire only

    • delivered by school teacher(s) across multiple classes

    • duration of 6 or 11 weeks

    • can be used as part of curriculum delivery

These projects strengthen the links between curriculum music and co-curricular music-making, supporting confidence, teamwork and musical identity.

Instruments Available (Tier 2)

To support flexibility across middle, secondary and upper schools, the following instruments are available as part of Tier 2:

  • glockenspiel

  • ukulele

  • pBone

  • trumpet

  • jSax

  • venova

Tier 2 Provision Details

Inspiring Music CPD to Support Instrumental Self-Delivery (Including Instrument Hire)

Schools may choose a duration of 6 weeks or 11 weeks.

What Inspiring Music Will Provide

  • a full class set of instruments, sufficient for classes of up to 33 students, hired from Inspiring Music

    • instruments include: Glockenspiel, Ukulele, pBone, Trumpet, jSax, Venova

  • a 3-hour teacher CPD session, focusing on:

    • pedagogy

    • delivery structure

    • content to support self-delivery

  • teaching resources that support progression, including:

    • musical pieces

    • backing tracks

  • ongoing support, including:

    • coaching

    • check-ins

    • troubleshooting

  • support with the organisation of performances (if desired)

What the School Must Provide

  • a secure, dry and temperate storage space for instruments

  • their own music specialist teacher(s) to:

    • attend the CPD

    • deliver the instrumental sessions

  • further planning to support delivery

Benefits to the School

  • lower cost provision, as the same class set of instruments can be used with multiple classes, supporting a sustainable cost-per-pupil model

  • flexibility, allowing schools to schedule sessions around their own logistics

  • investment in staff, developing teacher skills, experience and confidence through self-delivery

  • progression, using staff knowledge of pupils to integrate instrumental learning strategically into the existing curriculum

  • continuation, facilitating pathways for pupils to join school ensembles

  • sustainability, supporting long-term independent delivery of instrumental provision

Duration, Cost and Booking

6-week option

  • Cost: £272.44

  • Booking code: KS3CPD-6W-T2

11-week option

  • Cost: £325.30

  • Booking code: KS3CPD-11W-T2

Continuation Programmes for Key Stages 3–5

For Key Stages 3–5, we also offer continuation programmes from Key Stages 2–3 in the following areas:

Turntablism (DJ-ing) – self-delivery (KS3–5)

  • see previous information for KS2–3.

Voices Amplified (KS3–5)

  • see previous information for KS2–3.

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