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Resources to support music education within primary provision


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The aim of the library is for every young person to have an instrument that meets their interests, abilities and needs, and for teachers to be able to use it effectively in both curriculum and instrumental teaching contexts.

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Beatbox Basics is a free 6-part resource from Leicestershire Music, created by local Beatboxer Mr Shay. Covering different beatbox sounds, tips and tricks, Beatbox Basics will provide an exciting introduction into the cutting-edge world of Beatbox, where the only limit is your imagination.

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This toolkit, by Nancy Evans (BCMG) and Professor Martin Fautley, focuses on the teaching and learning of composing in primary schools and is designed to complement different schemes of work and to give confidence, skills and understanding to music teachers and non-specialist classroom teachers.

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Ofsted’s Christopher Stevens, HMI National Lead for Music returns to speak with Music Mark in October 2024, this time talking inspections and giving more details on SEND.

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Watch recordings from the inaugural Digital Innovation in Music Education Conference 2024.

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A range of resources designed to encourage creativity and support delivery of the Model Music Curriculum in schools. These free, downloadable materials offer simple yet effective pathways into jazz and improvisation with an initial focus on Key Stages 1 & 2 and for First Access instrumentalists.

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A downloadable calendar featuring 31 black composers with a link to a Spotify playlist.

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The National College has made two ground-breaking webinars free exclusively to Music Mark members. In these webinars, Jonathan Harris explains how primary and secondary schools can use music lessons to develop pupils’ climate literacy, using practical examples and activities to enhance teaching and learning.

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This scheme of work explores the many and varied musical styles of West Africa through the use of traditional Djembe drums. It will introduce your class to the basics of Djembe drumming, get them playing a variety of authentic music and challenge their perceptions about music from this region.

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Sustainability Support for Education enables education settings to start or progress on their sustainability journey. This includes all types of settings from Early Years to Higher Education.

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