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. 

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CPD Programme for 24-25 - Key Events

Primary Music Networks

Tuesday 24 September 4 - 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 4 - 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 28 January 2025, 4 - 5.30pm

How to Integrate Music into a Class Topic

Tuesday 29 April 2025, 4 - 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 20 May 2025, 4 - 5.30pm

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

Book your free Primary Network place here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DSUB - Trybooking website

Oldham Primary Music Conference

Thursday 13 March 2025, 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.

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