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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

Support for the Music Curriculum in Schools

 

The professional development for teachers in schools available from CMS includes:

·       Curriculum support in primary schools through Assistant Head of Service (Primary Curriculum), including Sound Foundation for Foundation Stage, and Croydon Curriculum Music Project for Key Stages 1 and 2

·       Curriculum support in secondary schools through Secondary Music AST for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

·       Teachers courses, including termly primary and secondary network meetings, can be accessed through the QDI annual offer to schools

·       Access to the Croydon Curriculum Music Project through discussion with the Assistant Head of Service (Primary Curriculum)

·       For other curriculum support / consultancy through the Assistant Head of Service (Primary Curriculum) or Primary and Secondary Music ASTs, contact the music service for an initial discussion

·       CMS follows the QDI Code of Practice for curriculum support and professional development consultancy

·       Full details and costs are in the CMS professional development support booklet, available from CMS

 

The activities for pupils includes:

·       Sound Experience live music demonstrations in schools with music service staff

·       CMS also facilitates projects with musicians from professional groups and world music specialists

·       Projects are advertised to schools at the time

·       SoundStart whole class teaching for beginner instrumentalists at Key Stage 2, which is integrated with the Croydon Curriculum Music Project

·       SoundStart at Key Stage 3

·       Examinations for instrumentalists and singers, part of National Qualifications Framework

·       Preparing pupils for solo and ensemble performances for GCSE / A level

 

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