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Meet the Sing Education team!

Get to know our diverse team of professional music teachers, from the Sing Education senior leadership team to our music specialist teachers.
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Singing Led Music – Give A Child A Voice

New classroom music teacher. Revised curricular approach. First music programme. Whatever the specific requirements, all our primary schools share one thing in common…
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Our People Are Our Greatest Asset

Get to know our diverse team of professional music teachers, from the Sing Education senior leadership team to our music specialist teachers.
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Creative PPA Solutions

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.
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Expertise, Collaboration and Technique

Take a deep dive into Sing Education’s shared, knowledge pooling where we provide consultancy services for schools on timetabling, PPA cover and equipment.
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Our Teaching Strategy Revealed

Sing Education hires the top musicians, trains them appropriately and inspires positive values for stress-free teacher management at schools.
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360° Wraparound Support

We offer constant support for schools through our consultancy services on issues such as timetabling, pupil safeguarding, equipment supply and onboarding.
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Getting from A to Z

Our Progression Map is constantly available to teachers, Ofsted and schools for reviewing the purpose, content and direction of every lesson we conduct.
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No Hard Hat Required

We constructed our Schemes of Work into half-term units of musical study where new music concepts are intertwined with pupil’s previous musical progression.
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A Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer

Sing Education looks to extend and carry out the principles and objectives in the National Curriculum for Music Education through our teaching and learning.
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Music You Remember for a Lifetime

Extracurricular music unites the whole school community through active music-making, whilst providing children with a framework for musical progression.
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The Choice is Clear, The Time is Now

We ensure you receive high-quality music provision at the right operational model for you with all hiring, training, timetabling and management covered!
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Passion, Focus and Results

Benefit from high-quality, stress-free music provision and upskill your class teachers through exposure to best-practice lessons by well-trained music teachers.
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When Only A Music Specialist Will Do

We source our music teachers from leading conservatoires and universities, we provide ongoing training and are proud of our well-established teaching resources.
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A* for Music Teaching Excellence

We are passionate about providing a range of high quality training to teachers such as group training sessions, team teaching and online training.
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Miss – what are we learning today?

Singing-led games, Kodaly method and active music making – our winning formula
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Our Bespoke Curriculum – Lessons and Resources

Sing Education have our own high-quality curricular resources providing teachers with lesson planning for every single lesson across the full years’ curriculum
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Winning with Inclusive Music

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive teaching environment and accessible resources for primary children and staff, such as props and team training.
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No Formulas, Impressive Results!

We have developed an inclusive learning and teaching model such as short activities and fixed transition times, which allows all children to experience music.
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SEND Expertise is at Our Core

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.
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Teach with Sing Education

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.
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Pupil Wellbeing in Lockdown: Mental Health, Confidence and Self-Esteem

Pupil wellbeing is high on everybody’s agenda, not least during the coronavirus pandemic. But what is wellbeing? And how can we improve it? We explore the role that schools, teachers, and parents can take in improving pupil wellbeing, and we even have a free wellbeing activity game for you to download at the end.
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Putting Education at the Centre of Inspection

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.
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New Ofsted Protocol – What To Expect, How to Prepare

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.
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The Sing Education guide to sourcing an instrument for your child

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The Dash for Primary Teacher Talent

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
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Gold-Star Recruitment and Retention

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.
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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?
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NPME – New Guidance for Delivering Child-Centred Music Education in the UK

In 2011, the DfE debuted its National Plan for Music Education. 11 years on, the guidance gets refreshed. Learn how.
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Changing Schools, Changing Lives with Primary School Music Education

Music as a foundation subject requires specialist resources. Transform your primary music programme to meet new NPME guidance.
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Music Development Plans – New Vision for Primary Music

Learn how to articulate your school’s plan for delivering high-quality music education and supporting pupil progression.
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Music Education Beyond the Classroom

Extracurricular music increases academic aspiration. It also safeguards our heritage and provides valuable life experience that should be open to all. Learn how.
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Hubs And Spokes | Tuning Up School Budgets with Great Primary Music

Great school music attracts funding. Make budgeting a success with financial, curricular planning tips from Sing Education.
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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.
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Classroom Leadership – High Standards, Great Results

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.
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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.
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Ofsted – Inspections Reform, Focus on Safeguarding

Ofsted have committed to a number of changes to their schools’ inspection protocols, reporting language and complaints procedures. Safeguarding concerns at the heart of the matter, while teacher, parent and union grievances encourage DfE to make eight key policy shifts.
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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.
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Instrumental is Instrumental – Small Group and 1:1 Music Tuition

As the perfect complement to Sing Education’s curricular offering, our high-calibre music specialists provide active,engaging instrumental lessons to pupils throughout the school day – prioritising musical understanding, enjoyment and progression over perfection.
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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.
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Inventing, Experimenting, Growing – Musical Creativity Meets Productivity

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.
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Morningside in the Spotlight – Primary School Music Education in Hackney

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.
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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.
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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.
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Striking a Chord: How to Make Wider Music Provision Work for Your School

Music isn’t just for the music room anymore. It’s a superpower that can enhance learning, boost confidence, and unite your school community. For schools unfamiliar with wider music provision, the journey might seem like a challenge. But with the right approach, you can seamlessly integrate music into your curriculum and culture—and Sing Education is here to help!
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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.
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Striking the Right Chord: Smart Budgeting for Primary Music Success

The push for greater music education funding has gained significant traction, with leading artists and organisations calling on the government to increase investment. But how can you budget for music now?
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  • Alice Cadman
  • Anna Mackenzie
  • Anoushka Patel
  • Bert Routledge
  • Cherryl Martin
  • Josh Cadman

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