Music in Education
These workshops are aimed at people working in education settings. No previous musical training is required.
We provide skills development workshops for teachers and teaching support staff at Early Years, Primary and Secondary level who use music as part of classroom or small group work with children with special needs. You can book a workshop for members of your staff, individually tailored and at a venue convenient for you. Sample workshops are described below.
Early Years Workshops
Making music with under 5s with physical or sensory disabilities
This workshop looks at how simple musical games and activities can be adapted to include children with physical or sensory disability, allowing them to enjoy music sessions alongside their able bodied peers while also promoting their development. It is a practical session using simple songs and small percussion instruments.
Making music with under 5s with social or communication difficulties
Pre-school professionals are increasingly facing the challenge of working with children showing social or communication difficulties, whether diagnosed (Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD etc.) or not. This workshop looks at how musical games and activities can be used to foster communication and socialization with young children, enabling them integrate with their peers. It is a practical session using simple songs and small percussion instruments.
Primary/Secondary Level Workshops
Music skills for Circle Time
This is a workshop for those working with primary age children in a school setting. Based on the principles and structure of Circle Time activities, it develops skills for using music creatively in small group or class setting.
Playsongs for children and how to use them
For those who work with children, music is a vital tool. This workshop looks at the role that activity songs can play in pre-school education and childcare, including working with children with special educational needs. It emphasises practical skills.
Music and Children with Autism, ADHD, or Asperger’s Syndrome
Music is an effective way to engage with children with autism, asperger’s
syndrome or AD(H)D. This workshop is aimed at professionals working in mainstream or special schools and explores musical approaches to groupwork to promote communication and social skills.
To discuss requirements, make a booking or request further information:
please email: cpd@nordoff-robbins.org.uk