Music curriculum and CPD resources

Everything you need to plan, teach, and grow music in your school – from curriculum resources and CPD to specialist delivery and workshops.

Training and CPD is included to help you confidently embed resources across the year.

Curriculum resources (annual subscription)
Workshops
CPD, networks and professional support
Music curriculum teaching and PPA cover
Accreditation and whole school arts development
Strategic support for trusts and partnerships

Curriculum resources (annual subscription)

High-quality, classroom‑ready digital tools for Primary, Secondary, SEND and Alternative Provision.

We offer a suite of online curriculum resources to support all aspects of the music curriculum delivery in school. We work with our partners to provide training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for you to get the best use of the resources in school across the year.

£135 per year
£80 per year for schools under 100 pupils

For this one‑off annual fee schools can access:

Charanga
Online music platform for curriculum and extra‑curricular learning across primary, secondary and SEND. Suitable for all key stages.
YuStudio
Cloud‑based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with unlimited users. Students can work at school or at home. Suitable for KS2–5.
Focus on Sound
Curriculum and assessment support, including GCSE and A Level resources. Suitable for KS3–5.

In addition, we can offer a 20% discounted membership to Teaching Gadget – an online resource that is home to hundreds of interactive theory music resources. We also offer discounted membership to Sing Up and Sparkyard, which both include curriculum resources for music.

SEND & Alternative Provision Support – flexible, adaptable use of all resources, with specialist pathways for learners outside mainstream settings.

Workshops

Inspiring, practical workshops that enhance your music curriculum and support cross‑curricular learning.

£275 per day. (Assemblies, half‑day and full‑day workshops available)

Workshop options:

Drumming Workshop
West African Djembe, Indian Dhol/Dholak, Samba or Didgeridoo
EYFS–KS4 & SEND
Singing Workshop
Inclusive vocal workshop ending in a short performance
All key stages
Create a Song
Students create and record an original whole‑school song
All key stages
Rap‑It! Workshop
Rap, hip‑hop, grime and spoken word linked to literacy
KS2–KS4
Conductive Music (2‑day STEAM project)
Music‑making, coding and digital creativity
EYFS–KS3 & SEND
DJ Workshop
Hands‑on DJ skills using decks
KS2–KS3 & SEND
Music Technology
Create using YuStudio or equipment we provide
KS2–KS4 & SEND
Ableton Move
Portable music‑making for composition and performance
KS2–KS4 & SEND
Bespoke Workshops
Designed around your school’s needs

Request a workshop

CPD, networks and professional support

Support for teachers, subject leads and school leaders – from Early Years to A Level.

“The Sigma Trust has benefited immensely from our partnership…enhancing teachers’ expertise in curriculum design, music technology and pedagogy.”

Scott Holder, Director of Education – Sigma Trust

Music educators watching young people playing music

Music Improvement, Development and Support (MIDAS) – Work 1:1 with our expert music educators to:

Develop a clear School Music Development Plan
Review your current provision
Identify priorities

New to Music Leadership? Book a free 30‑minute conversation with our curriculum experts to explore next steps for music in your school.

Trust‑wide and strategic support – We work with academies and school partnerships to deliver:

Joint CPD sessions
Strategic planning support
Trust‑wide events and performances

Networks – Connect, share and learn with other music educators. We run termly networks, online and in person, often with guest specialists:

Secondary networks are led by our Secondary Curriculum Lead; others are hosted by our Curriculum Specialist.

Ongoing CPD and training courses – We also deliver CPD with partner organisations, led by senior staff who are practising primary and secondary teachers. See our CPD and training offering.

EYFS Music Training – Specialist support for Early Years practitioners.