April 28, 2026
Ourtraining sessions are for anyone interested in early years music. We make them fun and accessible for everyone- whether you believe you are musical or not. They are especially suitable to support the practice of:
10 June 2026. 7.30 – 9.00 pm with Rosie Walton & JaneParker - Online via Zoom
Cost: £5.00 for people working in early years within, or living in, Somerset/Dorset; £25 for others; free for students. Supported by Octagon Music Hub.
Wellbeing is a key priority for the early years sector, children and adults alike. As a response, in this session Rosie and Jane will offer you a toolkit of ideas to help you engage, support and build on everyone’s innate musicality to promote their wellbeing and confidence.
This training will support you to consider:
Tuesday 30 June 20267.30 pm – 9.00 pm with Kate Comberti and Jane Parker - Online via Zoom
£5.00 for people working in early years, or living in, Somerset/Dorset; £25.00 for others; free for students. Supported by Octagon Music Hub.
In this session we will explore how approaches to musical behaviour and creative play can support Language & Communication in early years provision. Kate and Jane will offer you a toolkit of ideas to help you engage, support and build on everyone’s innate musicality to promote Language & Communication.
In this session we will:
Bursary applications for2026-27 Level 4 Part-time course - Certificate for Music Educators: Early Childhood (CME:CE) are open now!
Take Art is delighted to celebrate its tenth year of supporting students with bursaries for the CME:EC - marking a decade of investment in passionate professionals dedicated to very young children’s musical development.
Since 2017, Take Art has funded students to deepen their expertise in early years music, and this year eligible applicants can apply for an £800 bursary towards the course.
Delivered by the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC), the Certificate for Music Educators: Early Childhood is a distinctive programme built around each participant’s own practice - or the practice they aspire to develop. Rather than prescribing a single pedagogical model, the course empowers educators to explore how young children learn through music, and to reflect on the adult’s vital role in fostering, supporting and nurturing children’s musicality.
The impact of the course is clear in the voices of its graduates.
Paul from Devon, Reception class teacher, described it as:
“A wonderful experience. With inspiring mentors and strong peer support, I was able to apply new skills immediately in my practice. I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about Early Years music.”
Roger from Cornwall, a community musician, shared:
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the course and being part of such an incredibly supportive community of learners and mentors. I went on to study an MA in Music Therapy - something I would never have had the confidence to do if I had not done the CME:EC!”
Rachel from Bournemouth, a SEND primary school teacher and Early Years music practitioner, called it:
“An incredible journey… I have learnt so much about Early Years music that has become even more of a passion of mine.”
Professor Chris Pascal, Director of CREC, praised both students and course tutors, noting the programme’s significant contribution to the quality of music education for very young children - a foundation that is critical for lifelong wellbeing and learning.
More information and to apply now click here! Deadline 1 June 2026
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Smiles and happy tears accompanied our recent song sharing session at a rural nursery school in mid Somerset. Songwriter Sadie Fleming performed eleven unique, co-created songs in a special session where the early years children and their families who took part received the digital file of their individual songs to keep and listen to into the future.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with GroundswellArts which supports confidence, wellbeing and sense of identity.
Very soon we will be starting our second Sing Our Story project, this time with care experienced children in North Cornwall, funded by Rayne Foundation.
We continue this research programme, working with nurseries in Somerset and Dorset, plus partners from across England, as we explore creativity through the lens of the child. Young children are so delightful to work with and we feel privileged to spend time with both the staff and children.
Thank you for reading our news! Please do get in touch if you would like more information on any of our Early Years programmes.
Jennie and Jane
