EMS Professional Learning Opportunities
We are continuing to offer Professional Learning opportunities for school colleagues during 25-26 and details of upcoming centralised sessions will be added to this page as dates are confirmed and/or are available to book. Resources and information from previous sessions will be available via the links on this page, and there are further resources and support available on our Curriculum & Resources pages.
NEW PRIMARY MUSIC LEADS - welcome meeting
Wednesday 17 September | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Online
The presentation from this session can be downloaded from this page
PRIMARY & SPECIAL SCHOOL MUSIC LEADS NETWORK MEETING
Monday 20 October | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Online
A presentation from Electric Umbrella about their work with schools and free resources
General EMS updates, key dates and events, and a chance to discuss relevant issues with other colleagues/request further support
SECONDARY HEADS OF MUSIC NETWORK MEETING
Wednesday 22 October | 4:15 - 4:45pm | Online
General EMS updates, key dates and events, and a chance to discuss relevant issues with other secondary colleagues.
YEAR 3 & 4 TEACHERS PEER GROUP MEETING
Monday 26 January | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Online
A chance for any and all Year 3 or Year 4 teachers to come together to discuss delivering curriculum music for Y3/4 with their peers.
HEALTHY PRIMARY SINGING, with Kirsty Martin
Tuesday 3 February | 4:15 - 5:45pm | In person: Galliard Primary School (Galliard Road, N9 7PE)
Led by Kirsty Martin, this session will focus on warm-ups and games, connecting with our natural singing voices - for both pupils and teachers - and choosing accessible/appropriate repertoire.
SECONDARY HEADS OF MUSIC NETWORK MEETING
Wednesday 4 February | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Online
General EMS updates, support for coursework moderation, and a chance to network with other secondary colleagues
YEAR 5 & 6 TEACHERS PEER GROUP MEETING
Monday 27 April | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Online
A chance for any and all Year 5 or Year 6 teachers to come together to discuss delivering curriculum music for Y5/6 with their peers.
SECONDARY HEADS OF MUSIC TRAINING SESSION
Monday 18 May | 4:15 - 5:45pm | Online or in person tbc
Content tbc based on feedback/requests from Secondary colleagues
MAKING MUSIC IN RECEPTION, with Nicola Burke
Monday 8 June | 4:15 - 5:45pm | Walker Primary School (Waterfall Road, N14 7EG)
Led by Nicola Burke, this session will look at music-making for children in Reception classes, what should/could this look like, and how it can best be supported by school staff.
BESPOKE CPD
EMS can also provide bespoke music CPD to meet schools’ needs which can be delivered as group training sessions for staff teaching in different phases.
Examples of the training offered include:
- National Curriculum music
- Using classroom percussion in music lessons
- Singing the curriculum
- Make your school a singing school
- Creative ways to use Charanga resources in the classroom (both specialist and non-specialist)
CPD sessions can be requested via the Buy Our Services tab on The Hub or by emailing wendy.kemp@enfield.gov.uk
CURRICULUM SUPPORT
EMS can provide support to school leadership in monitoring the quality of National Curriculum music lessons delivered by school-based staff through paired observations with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. We can also provide support to schools in designing/revising their Music Curriculum and delivery. Please contact Elena Browne (elena.browne@enfield.gov.uk) to discuss either of these options further.