Sing Education offers music graduates employment with training and teaching resources, enabling children to encounter the transformative power of music within primary schools.
New classroom music teacher. Revised curricular approach. First music programme. Whatever the specific requirements, all our primary schools share one thing in common…
Our teaching uses an “I sing”, “You sing” approach which allows children to use their singing voices as a primary instrument to access all areas of music.
A high-quality and accessible music education benefits primary schools by raising children’s attainment, enhancing expression and boosting language skills.
Sing Education works with headteachers to provide tailored PPA cover by helping schools to timetable this and plan how curricular music can support PPA cover.
Curricular lessons are high-energy and engaging, with singing at the core to encourage learners to enjoy the exploration, passion and understanding of music.
Our Progression Map is constantly available to teachers, Ofsted and schools for reviewing the purpose, content and direction of every lesson we conduct.
Singing assemblies help children develop confidence in singing and a chance to tackle more challenging repertoire that will stretch their musical landscape.
Workshop performances allow children to share their passion for music with the wider school community and develop their skills mastery and learning progression.
Benefit from high-quality, stress-free music provision and upskill your class teachers through exposure to best-practice lessons by well-trained music teachers.
Our values help us to source and train our team to deliver high quality music education, through inspiring a passion for music and constantly honing our craft.
As a teacher, you’ll be trained to deliver music lessons, inspiring a love of music for children through active music making and multi-sensory activities.
Our schemes of work and long-term school placements provide day to day consistency, but how students respond to a new song makes everyday an adventure!
Sing Education have our own high-quality curricular resources providing teachers with lesson planning for every single lesson across the full years’ curriculum
If you are a music graduate and have a passion for teaching, please apply to join our diverse, specialised team of music teachers here at Sing Education!
We have developed an inclusive learning and teaching model such as short activities and fixed transition times, which allows all children to experience music.
Services we provide to support SEND teaching and learning vary from team training sessions with SENDCo’s, specialised support in class and training for staff.
Interested in joining our team of music specialists? Here are the answers to the questions we get asked most about applying for our music teacher roles.
Most experts agree – remote learning is a means to an end. It’s not the end in itself. As a delivery route with many implementation choices, schools and teachers have great freedom to adopt and adapt lesson plans to optimise pupils’ at home learning experience.
From the purpose and practice of Ofsted’s new educational inspection framework to the gnarly matter of exactly what goes on during a curricular “deep dive” – in this report, we are going to lay out the form and function of Ofsted’s new system.
In part 1 of this series we fully unpack what Ofsted is looking to achieve with its new inspection framework. Now it’s important to turn from high-level strategy to on-the-ground implementation.
We’ve looked at the 2021 recruitment landscape for primary school teachers, including music and STEAM specialists, and in a series of articles are bringing you the very best insights on Educational Recruitment
In our experience as a leading curricular music provider, Sing Education has looked at the reason why so many music, art and theatre teachers struggle to stay engaged with their chosen career – despite their overwhelming love for children and primary education.
Windswept moors. Cathedral cities. Charming residents.
Yorkshire is famous for its rich cultural heritage, outstanding natural beauty and lasting impact on British political history (War of the Roses, Guy Fawkes, 1984 Miner’s Strike).
But are you as familiar with its musical legacy?
Government’s Bold Plan for Levelling Up Culture & Education
Sing Education is bringing you a three-part series looking at the Government’s white paper in depth:
What changes does the paper set forth?
Who will be impacted by the new measures?
When will the outlined plans come into force?
20 Years’ in the Making – A Vision for Education that is Free, Fair and Equitable
Part 2 of our 3-part series.
We’re on a mission.
To level up the UK.
And it calls for a major sea change in how we approach equality, opportunity and prosperity within and across the nation.
Extracurricular music increases academic aspiration. It also safeguards our heritage and provides valuable life experience that should be open to all. Learn how.
Hubs And Spokes | Curricular Music Teaching – All Change Here
Respect. Confidence. Equity. No, not the motto of the French Revolution. These are the key levers that will deliver better music education in our schools. Learn how.
Make a Joyful Noise – The Transformative Power of Music Education
Music Education – Putting Joy on the Curriculum
Joy is a powerful emotion – one that motivates learners to discover, engage and achieve. When put at the heart of music education it can transform schools, learning outcomes and pupils’ lives.
Leadership in Action – Values, Skills and Training
At Sing Education, leading in the classroom requires far more than first-rate musical training and a desire to teach. It’s all that and more – including curriculum mastery, classroom management skills, safeguarding knowledge and living out a set of values that put pupils first. Learn how our Director of Education ensures our standards are high and our teaching is excellent.
Getting the Balance Right – Exams, Mental Health & Curriculum
Getting the Balance Right – Exams, Mental Health & Curriculum
Stressful exams. Crises in mental health. Curricula “not fit” for modern life. Sing Education looks at how music can relieve exam stress, improve pupil wellbeing and re-balance academic priorities.
Navigating Key Stage Transitions – To Everything There is a Season
Four Top Tips to Ensure Successful Key Stage Transitions
Take the guesswork out of key stage transitions. Help your students make the leap with the support of a wraparound transition process, integrated learning modules and a strong communications plan.
Sing Education offers all of the above.
Our bespoke music curriculum takes learners from EYFS to KS2, while delivering consistency, progression and personal expression.
Marching to the Beat – Whole School Music Bolsters English, Maths, Wellbeing
Whole Brain Music – Engaging Language, Maths and Motor Skills
Music is in our genes. Literally. The fossil record shows evidence of ancestral musicality that goes back millions of years. And today our brains are still wired for music – right hemisphere for creative expression, left for acquiring complex skills. That’s why music is so successful in maths learning, as well as supporting pupils with EAL needs.
Did you know a solid education in singing, listening, performing and composing could take you all the way from primary school to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury? Just ask Kent music legends Mick Jagger, David Bowie or Ellie Goulding. High quality music education unlocks not just musical talent but also pupil wellbeing, maths ability and a lifelong commitment to learning.
A Fresh Take on Music Education – New Curricular Resources
Under the skilled leadership of Director Alice Cadman, Sing Education has diligently worked to revamp our core music curriculum. Our Teaching and Training Managers, plus classroom and instrumental specialists also supported in matters of pedagogy, classroom management and safeguarding. From planning documents and pupil feedback tools, to lesson plans, presentations, and videos, our commitment to providing excellent music resources shines through.
Dairy Meadow in the Spotlight – Primary School Music Education in Action
Spotlight on Dairy Meadow. Explore what differentiates music education at this thriving West London primary school. Hear from the headteacher plus the Sing Education music specialist and leadership team.
If you’re not yet familiar with Sing Education, we hope this introduction to our full service music provision, music specialist staff, planning and curriculum resources, as well as our senior leadership team, will encourage you to dive deeper with us.
Great Expectations – Building School Partnerships That Last
Team. Features. Timetables. SLAs. Price. Choosing a service provider is rarely an easy exercise. But with a decade of supplier experience, Sing Education wants to demystify the process and support your journey. Never settle! Just follow this guide and you’ll avoid catching a case of “buyer’s remorse.” Know. Like. Trust. These are the keys.
Spotlight on Morningside Primary. Music lessons in an inclusive yet culturally and ethnically diverse setting. Learn how the headteacher and Sing Education collaborate on high-quality music education in Hackney.
Primary school music teachers – keep pipeline of music specialists flowing
Primary school music teachers spark our love for piano and singing. They also teach skills to last a lifetime – language, motor skills, emotional intelligence and collaboration. We need more of them.
National Music Hubs – Collaboration Key to Music Education
A new day is dawning in music education. From September 2024, there will be 43 Hub Lead Organisations (HLOs) replacing the existing 116 local Music Hubs. The key to making the new structure work? Strong schools’ leadership, parental engagement, and organisational collaboration.
The Marvelous Maths of CPD – Best ROI in Primary Education
High-quality CPD for educators shares several distinct hallmarks – focus on pupil outcomes, robust evidence and expertise, a long-term strategic investments and prioritisation by senior leadership. Plus research by the Wellcome Trust shows it can be one the best investments a school can make to transform pupil outcomes, teacher confidence and staff retention.
Music Education Spotlight: Downe Manor Primary School
Spotlight on Downe Manor. Music programming that combines pupil excellence, curricular creativity and a flair for the dramatic – as in regular concert performances! Learn how the headteacher and Sing Education collaborate on high-quality music provision.
It Takes A Village – Building Great Primary School Music
If it takes a village to raise one child, how many helping hands does it take to reach 28,000? That’s how many young lives Sing Education are able to touch each week, bringing the transformative power of music. Learn how we make good on this ancient proverb.
Room to Grow – Sing Education Comes to Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester
Coming soon to a classroom near you!
Sing Education believes in the transformative power of music. From mental wellbeing to educational aspirations to language acquisition, music has the ability to impact the trajectory of a child’s life.
Learn how we’re bringing our brand of high-quality music education to new schools across the Midlands, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
Festivals, Concerts, Performances – Music Education In The Spotlight
From The Royal Albert Hall to Peterborough Cathedral to Britain’s Got Talent – the next generation of young musical talent is taking centre stage. Learn how Sing Education’s high-quality curriculum, engaging co-curricular activities and specialist teaching talent combine to enable primary children to experience the transformative power of music.
Music Education Spotlight: Victoria Road Primary School
“A bright and promising future, with expanded opportunities for students to explore and excel in music.”
Learn how Victoria Road headteacher Kelly Collens and the team at Sing Education put curiosity, learning and growth at the centre of the school’s strategy to achieve high-quality music education in Kent.
The Secrets to Successful Music Education – 10 Years of Sing Education
After 10 years, Directors Josh, Alice and Bert reflect on what has made Sing Education music lessons so successful. Sing Education has developed a joy-inducing, skill-enhancing curriculum backed up by high quality training that empowers educators to deliver transformative music education experiences.
The New Government’s Commitments to Arts Education: What It Means for Schools
Labour’s vision statement is all about empowering students, sparking joy, and creating a more inclusive and diverse landscape in schools. But what exactly are the key points of these new commitments, and how will they shape the future of education?
Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students: A Decade of Change in Music Education
Over the last decade, music education in England has seen significant shifts, both in the curriculum and in teacher training, responding to changes in government policy, the introduction of new standards, and a strong demand for accessible, high-quality music instruction in schools.
We believe music should be a central, pulsating part of your school’s culture, not just a subject tucked away on the timetable. So, is your music program a chart-topper, or could it use a remix to get everyone’s toes tapping?
Musical Milestones: Highlights from the Last Half-Term
As we reflect on the past half-term, our dedicated music teachers have shared some truly inspiring stories that highlight the transformative power of music in our partner schools.
Hit the Right Note: How Music Education Fuels Academic Success (and Makes School More Fun!)
What if there was a way to enhance learning, boost engagement, and help students thrive—all while making school more enjoyable? Enter: music education.
What does the national curriculum for music actually require primary schools to teach? This guide explains the statutory curriculum, the non-statutory Model Music Curriculum, and how schools can build joyful, progressive music provision that supports pupils and gives non-specialist teachers confidence.
