Services
that we offer include:
1.
Advice, training and support for:
*
Non-specialist KS1 and 2 teachers
* KS 2-3 Transition projects
* Schemes of work
* Planning, progression, teaching methods & assessment
* Music resources
* Using music technology
* Using world musics as part of the curriculum
* Vocal technique and repertoire
* Developing pupils composing skills
* Applying National Curriculum levels
* Delivering and raising achievement at GCSE, AS/A2 level
and with vocational courses
* Presenting, recording and marking examination coursework
* Establishing, maintaining and finding suitable music for
ensembles in school
* New areas of the GCE and A level music curriculum (eg salsa,
bhangra, samba, club dance remix, film music)
* Accessing higher education
2.
A programme of professional development for all those involved
in music teaching: details can be found in the termly music
newsletter
Click
here to access the curriculum
support newsletter
3. Opportunities to tie the school curriculum into:
*
Demonstrations, workshops and concerts by local and visiting
artists and arts organisations
* Area Festivals
* Large-scale city events (eg Christmas celebrations, Post-SATs
and Enormous Summer singing events)
4.
Department review/preparation for Ofsted inspection/post-Ofsted
advice
5. Opportunities for pupils and teachers to work with world
music and other instruments:
*
Samba Instruments
* African Drums
* Gamelan
* Sitars/Harmoniums
* Xylophones/Glockenspiels
6.
A bank of resources for consultation/loan. List of available
resources coming soon
7.
The e-Learning Centre North at Top Valley High School: specialist
support and resources for music technology
If we can help in any way – please get in touch!
Contact
Ian Burton or Catrin Jones
on 0115 9476202 or ian.burton@collegest.org.uk
catrin.jones@collegest.org.uk
