Our musicians and teachers are committed to the very best music education. We make sure that they have access to good quality training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) so that our children, families and schools receive the very best musical opportunities and development. We create new resources, we share good practice with our partners and we train our teachers to deliver to the highest standards.
All workshops and training sessions will be led by highly skilled music specialists and classroom practitioners from Bolton Music Service and our partners. The sessions are suitable for all classroom teachers and music practitioners, regardless of knowledge or experience. The focus is on bringing together music teachers and practitioners, sharing common aims and objectives.
Bespoke training packages can be arranged on request. Please ring 01204 333533 for further details.
The Early Years Music Network meetings are an opportunity for adults who work with children age 0-5 years to share ideas for using music within different early years settings. We try out new songs, share ideas for using musical instruments and props, look at different musical games, different resources, and at ways in which musical activity can contribute to the delivery of the wider EYFS curriculum. The network aims to engage with early years practitioners, teachers, childminders and adults working with young children in community and outreach programmes
Early Years Network meeting for Bolton early years providers
Autumn term – Tuesday 12th October 2022.
Spring term – Wednesday 15th February 2023.
Summer term – Wednesday 24th May 2023. Book your place here
Early Years Network meeting for Blackburn and Darwen early years providers
Autumn term – Tuesday 18th October 2022.
Spring term – Tuesday 28th February 2023.
Summer term – Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Book your place here
For further information please contact music.service@bolton.gov.uk
For Primary Music Co-ordinators, practitioners and all teachers involved in delivering the music curriculum in primary schools. All sessions will be led by highly skilled music specialists and classroom practitioners from Bolton Music Service and our partners. The sessions are suitable for all classroom teachers and practitioners, regardless of knowledge or experience.
Primary Network Meetings for Bolton Schools
Autumn term – Thursday 6th October 2022.
Spring term – Thursday 2nd February 2023.
Summer term – Thursday 11th May 2023. book your place here
Primary Network Meetings for Blackburn with Darwen Schools
Autumn term – Thursday 13th October 2022.
Spring term – Thursday 9th February 2023.
Summer term – Thursday 18th May 2023. Book your place here
For further information please contact music.service@bolton.gov.uk
Secondary Network Meetings are useful forums where music teachers can share good practice, introduce new ideas and discuss the important developments that are happening in music education. Meetings are hosted by different Bolton secondary schools, and more information will be available about each location from September.
For further information about the next Secondary Network meeting please contact music.service@bolton.gov.uk
A programme of Primary Music CPD sessions offered by Bolton Music Service for Spring 2023. For further information and to book please visit here.
Preparing for a Deep Dive Ofsted inspection in Primary Music. Our course will help you to prepare for Ofsted, and beyond, by helping you to effectively evaluate and plan for the development of music in your school. We will look at the questions you are likely to be asked, and the tasks that you may be required to undertake by Ofsted and support you in preparing for them.
For more information please contact music.service@bolton.gov.uk
All teachers in schools can access high quality training through our Greater Manchester training programmes, these can be accessed by any Primary, Secondary and Music Service teachers from across the Greater Manchester area.
Singing in the Classroom Part 1-Thursday 9th February 2023.
Singing in the Classroom Part 2-Thursday 30th March 2023.
Both of these sessions are free of charge.
If you would like any further information please contact music.service@bolton.gov.uk