Rosie Walton, Kate Comberti and Jane Parker will generously share their experience and knowledge whilst guiding you through this popular course. This training team are all experienced early childhood music practitioners, course leaders/educators and mentors.
The course will cover:
• Explore ideas for stimulating and supporting children’s singing, including the use of technology.
• Recognising, encouraging and supporting musical play and exploring your role as a playful adult partner.
• Identifying and celebrating babies and young children’s musicality
• Building confidence in delivering simple singing games, rhymes and use of sound making instruments and objects.
• Provide simple songs and rhymes alongside signposting to a wealth of resources to support your ongoing early years music practice.
Who is this course for?
• Early Childhood Practitioners / Teachers / Childminders
• Music Practitioners
• Students
Training Session Dates and Information
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm Wednesdays on 26 February | 5 March | 12 March | 19 March | 26 March | 2 April 2025
This course is a live event designed to be interactive for all delegates – please join us in real time. We are aware that sometimes it is difficult to make every session, therefore each session will be recorded. All those who book will receive a copy of each week’s recording which will be available for a limited time after the event and are distributed to enable unavoidable catch-up and to consolidate learning via review. A handout of each presentation will also be sent to provide reference into the future.
Training Course Prices
The following places are available:
- 30 free places for people working within the Somerset early years sector – on a first come, first served basis. Funding provided by the Somerset Music Hub
- 10 other places for others. Funding provided by Youth Music through the SoundWaves Network SW early years music project.
- Free – Limited to people working in Early Years within Somerset.
- £20 – Students / unemployed
- £35 –Early Childhood Practitioners / Teachers / Childminders / Music Practitioners
- £50 – Anyone else
Proof of eligibility will be requested for those booking a free or reduced fee place.
Closing date 9 am Monday 17 February 2025. No late bookings will be accepted. Joining instructions will be sent out on Monday 24 February 2025
"I have loved this course! My understanding of the importance of music for early years has grown no end. I would definitely recommend it to any of my practitioners if the opportunity arose again. Thank you."
EYFS Pre-School Manager
"Thank you for such a rich, engaging and useful course. Each week I have taken away something that I can practically use within my setting."
Reception Class Teacher and Acting Headteacher
"Thank you so SO much. It has really inspired me to connect with children musically. I have learnt so much over the 6 sessions and have loved the practical songs, opportunities to practise together and understanding the purpose/why along with information, videos/real life examples. I feel I have left with a wealth of resources to use and share with staff in my setting. Thank you again, you are amazing!"
EYFS Lead and Teacher