Aspirational Learning For All
ALFA Education is a team of experienced leaders and practitioners specialising
in Creative Learning & Curriculum Innovation.
Our core aim is to engage, inspire and empower students of all ages and
abilities. Our approach reflects research, evidence and best practice.
Our team of consultants shares a wealth of experience and expertise as
specialist curriculum leaders & musicians with a background in delivery of
training & workforce development across the region.
ALFA Education is committed to working collaboratively to build strong,
effective and sustainable partnerships between schools in order to achieve
the best outcomes for all.
Raising Music: Training Programme for 2015
A Series of 4 Primary Music Courses for the Specialist and
Non-Specialist
Music makes better learners: it involves organisation, discipline, problem
solving, working with others and performance – each of which builds
confidence and is critical to learning. Music education is most effective when
it is an integral part of the whole-school experience.
Our training is designed for Music Co-ordinators, Primary Practitioners, NQTs
and Senior Leaders. We aim to provide an accessible, consistent and
progressive approach to delivering whole class curriculum music lessons
across the key phases.
The training programme is organised into 4 sequential sessions across the
spring and summer terms in order to provide on-going support in
implementing the methodology.
The emphasis is on learning through doing.
The programme can work alongside many of the music schemes already in
schools and can be adapted to link with a topic-based approach or a broader
creative curriculum.
The training includes:
 Adaptable strategies and resources for the class music lesson.
 A detailed framework for Curriculum Music across the school
that adopts a skills-based approach based on the New
National Curriculum Programmes of Study; statutory in
maintained settings as of September 2014.
 Effective planning & assessment as recommended by Ofsted
(The Wider Still and Wider Report, March 2012).
 CPD delivered by specialist primary music leaders.
The methodology aims to:
 Engage and inspire all pupils and teachers.
 Demonstrate an approach that offers both specialist and non-
specialist primary practitioners the confidence to deliver
effective and fun whole class curriculum music lessons.
 Provide time-efficient planning and assessment materials for
differentiated teaching and learning with a range of exciting
and effective resources.
 Enable senior leaders and music co-ordinators to identify skill
progression and map progress and attainment in music
development across the school
Details of the Sessions in the Raising Music Programme:
Session 1: The KS1 Whole Class Curriculum Music Lesson
Venue: Oxford Grove Primary School, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
Date: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Time: 3.45-6.00pm
This session will include:
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An overview of the programme via a power point presentation with
reference to the New National Curriculum Framework for Music.
A 30-minute KS1 skills-based practical music lesson.
Planning materials and resources for the modelled lesson with a series
of sequential musical activities for developing the skills across a half
term period.
Appropriate and effective use of IT in the music lesson to integrate
skills, abilities and learning and support good progress in the
development of musical understanding.
The importance of Performance in pupil progression and assessment.
Session 2: The Y3/4 Whole Class Curriculum Music Lesson
Venue: Red Lane Primary School, Bolton, BL2 5HP
Date: Monday 9th March 2015
Time: 9.15-11.45am
This session will include:
 A 30-minute Y3/4 skills-based practical music lesson with emphasis on
meeting the needs of the learners and the balance between vocal and
instrumental skill development.
 Planning materials and resources for the modelled lesson with a series
of sequential musical activities for developing these skills across a half
term period.
 Appropriate and effective use of IT to integrate music skills, abilities
and learning and support good progress in the development of musical
understanding.
 The importance of Performance and extra-curricular music provision in
pupil engagement and progression.
Session 3: The Y5/6 Whole Class Curriculum Music Lesson
Venue: Red Lane Primary School, Bolton, BL2 5HP
Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Time: 9.15-11.45am
This session will include:
 A 30-minute Y5/6 skills-based practical music lesson with emphasis on
meeting the needs of the learners and effective strategies for
identifying and overcoming the barriers that affect pupils’ musical
learning.
 Planning materials and resources for the modelled lesson with a series
of sequential musical activities for developing the skills across a half
term period.
 The impact of IT in engaging all pupils and providing wider access to
learning.
 The impact of Transition and Cluster Concerts: Developing Musical
Links and Opportunities with the High Schools.
Session 4: Cascading Good Practice
Effective Assessment Methods for Musical Learning
Venue: Oxford Grove Primary School, Bolton, BL1 3EJ
Date: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Time: 3.45-6.00pm
This session will include:
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The opportunity to view and discuss video footage of learners’
progress from a number of whole class music lessons in a range of
settings.
A detailed Assessment Framework based on a skills-based approach to
musical learning across the Key Phases 1 & 2.
Appropriate and Effective Methods of Assessment for Musical
Progression as recommended by Robin Hammerton (Ofsted’s National
Lead for Music)
Strategies for sustaining improvement and developing a positive and
creative whole school culture beyond the training initiative.
Course Fees & Booking Details:
The cost for each of the courses is £68 per delegate; alternatively, there is a
package offer of £250 if you wish to book all 4 sessions.
The cost is inclusive of light refreshments on arrival and a teacher’s pack for
all delegates.
To reserve your place or for further information regarding
ALFA Music Provision, please contact
Carolyn Hudson by:
Email: Carolyn.hudson@alfaeducation.co.uk
Telephone: 07772 858580
Please note: Bookings cannot be taken by the primary schools hosting the
training.
We look forward to seeing you.
Best wishes,
Carolyn
Carolyn Hudson
Director