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.
Drawing on the Kodály approach, using singing games, percussion and multi-sensory learning, our lessons enable good musical progression.
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.
Take a deep dive into Sing Education’s shared, knowledge pooling where we provide consultancy services for schools on timetabling, PPA cover and equipment.
Sing Education hires the top musicians, trains them appropriately and inspires positive values for stress-free teacher management at schools.
We offer constant support for schools through our consultancy services on issues such as timetabling, pupil safeguarding, equipment supply and onboarding.
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.
Extracurricular music unites the whole school community through active music-making, whilst providing children with a framework for musical progression.
Singing assemblies help children develop confidence in singing and a chance to tackle more challenging repertoire that will stretch their musical landscape.
Vocal and instrumental lessons are valuable in any primary setting as they have a positive impact on children’s confidence, wellbeing and cognitive development.
Workshop performances allow children to share their passion for music with the wider school community and develop their skills mastery and learning progression.

Sing Education’s Vision and Values

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.

Miss – what are we learning today?

Singing-led games, Kodaly method and active music making – our winning formula

Classroom Teaching – A Day In The Life

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!

Instrumental Music Fundamentals

Short but sweet 30 minute lessons where instrumental music teacher is required to teach students a variety of instrumental and musicianship skills

Violins, Guitars and Trumpets – Oh My!

With our bespoke team training and shared teaching practises, you will be confident in delivering the highest-quality instrumental and vocal tuition.

Instrumental Teaching: Independence and Support

Join our team of passionate, like-minded musicians and use your training and specialisms to deliver solo and small group music lessons across a full school day.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive teaching environment and accessible resources for primary children and staff, such as props and team training.
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.
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.
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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Excellent Music Teaching Requires Excellent Music Training

Great music teachers don’t grow on trees – neither do great music teaching skills. Learn how teachers can excel at music education.

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.

Hubs And Spokes | Cover and Instrumental Teaching – Find Your Musical Groove

Working musicians value flexibility, independence. Working musicians specialising in cover or instrumental tuition for Sing Education get that PLUS plus training, resources, support and consistent placements.

Hubs And Spokes | Small Group Tuition, Big Pupil Impact

Let the Music Play – Co-Curricular & Instrumental Music Shines Music changes lives. Co-curricular music like clubs, choirs and instrumental tuition add texture and dimension to the core curriculum. See how Sing Education’s offerings, teachers and leadership shine.

Hubs And Spokes | Reborn! The Case for Great Music

St. George’s wanted to serve its pupils, parents and community better. Learn why the headteacher chose music as the heart of its rebirth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Co-Curricular Music is Bursting Out All Over

Nativity plays, instrumental concerts, singing assemblies and carolling – join Sing Education as we explore extracurricular music this December.

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.

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