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Support for the Music Curriculum in Schools

 

- SoundStart

 

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition in Schools

 

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Teaching Music in Croydon

Quality Standards

 

·       During the selection process, all instrumental / vocal teaching staff are required to demonstrate appropriate performing and teaching skills to be placed on the panel of CMS teachers

·       All instrumental / vocal teaching staff are required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check

·       Through induction, all teachers are required to demonstrate meeting the Federation of Music Services (FMS) Standards for Instrumental / Vocal Teachers

·       All teachers have access to continuing professional development through Performance Management by senior staff, including observation of lessons, and regular CMS Development Days and other forms of training and development

·       Staff follow the CMS schemes of work and planning documentation for lesson delivery

·       Staff are bound by the Council Code of Conduct

·       CMS has a code of conduct for instrumental / vocal teachers when teaching in schools

·       An annual report for parents / carers is written for each pupil taught

 

From here you can download the Schools Handbook for Instrumental/Vocal Teaching, including information about SoundStart