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 accreditation.

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

• Curriculum resources (annual subscription)
• CPD and Training
• 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.

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CPD and Training

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

EYFS Music Training – Specialist support for Early Years practitioners.

• Training on how young children develop as musicians
• Termly update sessions for new practitioners
• Practical ways to embed music across EYFS practice

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Networks and Professional Support

Networks – Connect, share and learn with other music educators. We run termly networks, online and in person, often with guest specialists. Click the link to book your place.

• EYFS Network
  • Dates coming soon!
• Primary Music Coordinators
  • Tuesday 29 September
  • Wednesday 20 January
  • Thursday 29 April
• Secondary Music Teachers
  • Monday 19 October
  • Wednesday 20 January
  • Thursday 27 May
• A-Level Music Teachers
  • Monday 5 October
• SEND Music Network
  • Thursday 15 October
  • Thursday 4 February
  • Thursday 13 May

Secondary and A-Level networks are led by our Secondary Curriculum Lead. Primary, SEND and EYFS are lead by our Curriculum Specialist.

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

• Develop a clear School Music Development Plan, ensuring it reflects your school’s vision for music and aligns with the national plan for music education.
• Review and strengthen your current provision, through advice, guidance and practical support that helps ensure all pupils receive a high-quality music education.
• Identify priorities and evaluate your music provision to plan for future development.

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

“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

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Music curriculum teaching and PPA cover

Need specialist teaching support?

We provide experienced music tutors who can:

• Deliver curriculum music or PPA cover
• Fill skills gaps in your team
• Support staff professional development alongside delivery

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Accreditation and whole school arts development

Arts Award – Support to explore, embed and deliver Arts Award at all levels – from Discover to Gold.

Artsmark – Using the arts to drive school improvement? Our curriculum support, tuition and workshops can contribute to your Artsmark journey.

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Strategic support for trusts and partnerships

Tailored music support at scale:

• Joint CPD
• Strategic planning
• Trust‑wide events and performances

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