Number of topics: 4
Date: Monday 28 September
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: ABRSM offices
Price: Free
Number of topics: 4
Join us for a special Zoom event hosted by our International Business Development team, designed to bring music teachers from around the globe together for an informative session on some of ABRSM's key offerings.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 7 May 2027
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Price: £35
Location: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
A practical session addressing one of the most common challenges in community choir leadership: supporting singers who learn primarily by ear.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 22 April 2027
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: ABRSM offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Price: £35
A practical and strategic session exploring how music can support and strengthen Personal Development in primary schools. This session will consider how singing, rhythm, movement, listening, creativity and ensemble work can contribute to PSHE, SMSC, character education, British Values, cultural capital, pupil voice, SEND inclusion, behaviour and wellbeing.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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Identify how music can support key areas of your school’s Personal Development Plan.
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Use music-making to support SEND inclusion, regulation, behaviour and readiness to learn.
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Create opportunities for pupil voice, leadership, responsibility and active citizenship through music.
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Strengthen cultural capital through inclusive repertoire, listening, performance and enrichment.
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Plan practical next steps for embedding music across wider school life.
Through a balance of practical activity and strategic reflection, participants will explore how music can help children feel known, heard and valued, while broadening their understanding of the world around them. The session will include ideas for musical leadership roles, regulation routines, inclusive enrichment, diverse listening opportunities and meaningful links to school values, assemblies, safeguarding education and community events.
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this session will equip you with practical tools, inclusive strategies and clear next steps to help make music a purposeful and impactful part of your school’s Personal Development provision.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 21 January 2027
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Price: £35
Venue: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
A practical, expert-led session supporting teachers and choir leaders to navigate adolescent voice change with confidence. This session is most relevant to those teaching 11–18-year-olds, but everyone is welcome!
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 21 January 2027
Time: 1:30-pm – 4:30pm
Price: £35
Venue: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
A highly practical session supporting Key Stage 3 & 4 teachers and choral leaders to move secondary singers from unison into part singing confidently and securely.Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, this session will equip you with essential tools, choral leadership techniques, and fun, practical activities to make singing a vibrant and inclusive part of your singing community. If you teach primary age children, please visit Pedagogy into Part Singing for a tailored session for Key Stages 1 & 2.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Time:4:45pm - 6:15pm
Price:£20
Location: Bodriggy Academy, Humphry Davy Court, Hayle, TR27 4DR
A practical, inspiring session designed to develop a vibrant, sustainable singing culture across your school. This session explores how singing and music-making can strengthen school identity and create a deeper sense of belonging for every child. This session is most relevant to those working in primary schools, including classroom teachers, music subject leads, senior leaders and pastoral staff, but everyone is welcome.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Price: £35
Location: Bodriggy Academy, Humphry Davy Court, Hayle, TR27 4DR
This interactive session explores how to teach instrumental skills through small, progressive steps that support all learners. Using sensory-inclusive, evidence-based approaches, teachers will learn how to create predictable routines and gradual progression pathways that build confidence and musical control. This session is perfect for any teachers working with children ages 4-11.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Price: £35
Venue: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
This practical session provides a clear, step-by-step approach to developing confident part-singing using accessible, diverse repertoire. Teachers will explore how to scaffold vocal skills from unison singing to independent lines. If you teach students aged 11 and over, please visit Pathway into Part Singing for a tailored session for Key Stages 3 & 4.Purchase this half day with another London event to receive 10% off!
Number of topics: 1
Date:Thursday 22 April 2027
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Price: £35
Venue: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Discover how to deliver engaging singing assemblies that build musical skills over time. This session demonstrates how assemblies can reinforce curriculum learning through progressive activities, creative tasks and accessible notation and composition elements. Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this session is packed with practical activities, innovative strategies, and invaluable insights to help you make music a vibrant and integral part of your school life. Purchase this half day with another London event to receive 10% off!
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Price: £35
Venue: ABRSM Offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
This interactive session explores how to teach instrumental skills through small, progressive steps that support all learners. Using sensory-inclusive, evidence-based approaches, teachers will learn how to create predictable routines and gradual progression pathways that build confidence and musical control. Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this session is packed with practical activities, innovative strategies, and invaluable insights to help you make music a vibrant and integral part of your school life. Purchase this half day with another London event to receive 10% off!
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 21 May 2027
Time: 9am-3pm
Price: £60
Location: Penryn College, Kernick Road, Penryn, TR10 8PZ
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on day designed to build essential skills in choral leadership. Perfect for beginners or those seeking to refresh their practice, this course covers key areas: the importance of vocal warm-ups, effective song teaching strategies, introductory conducting techniques, and selecting the best repertoire for young singers. Gain confidence and practical tools to lead your choir with energy and creativity. Whether you’re new to choral leadership or looking to enhance your skills, this course offers a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment.
Led by ABRSM Voices Consultant Charles Béquignon-MacDougall, this day will equip you with essential tools, choral leadership techniques, and fun, practical activities to make singing a vibrant and inclusive part of your school community.
Plus, this training is CPD-accredited by CPDUK, enabling you to evidence your CPD.
Previous delegates have said:
"The quality of training was truly incredible. I know Charles is a hugely talented performer, musician and choral leader however his ability to transfer this to a Level 1 course making it accessible for beginner level choral leaders, while maintaining such high quality musicianship/response/instruction, was inspirational."
"Charles was engaging and the interactive nature of session really helped me to hear the tonal changes. I can relate this to the work I do with my school choirs."
"Content was totally aligned with my needs as music teacher. Really fantastic content and ideas and methodologies that will totally be put into practice at school."
9:30 – 10:00 Arrival, Tea and Coffee
10:00 – 11:30 Session 1
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 13:00 Session 2
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:45 Session 3
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00 Session 4
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 18 March 2027
Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Location: Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DX
Price: £20
A practical and strategic session exploring how music can support and strengthen Personal Development in primary schools. This session will consider how singing, rhythm, movement, listening, creativity and ensemble work can contribute to PSHE, SMSC, character education, British Values, cultural capital, pupil voice, SEND inclusion, behaviour and wellbeing.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
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Identify how music can support key areas of your school’s Personal Development Plan.
-
Use music-making to support SEND inclusion, regulation, behaviour and readiness to learn.
-
Create opportunities for pupil voice, leadership, responsibility and active citizenship through music.
-
Strengthen cultural capital through inclusive repertoire, listening, performance and enrichment.
-
Plan practical next steps for embedding music across wider school life.
Through a balance of practical activity and strategic reflection, participants will explore how music can help children feel known, heard and valued, while broadening their understanding of the world around them. The session will include ideas for musical leadership roles, regulation routines, inclusive enrichment, diverse listening opportunities and meaningful links to school values, assemblies, safeguarding education and community events.
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this session will equip you with practical tools, inclusive strategies and clear next steps to help make music a purposeful and impactful part of your school’s Personal Development provision.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 18 March 2027
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Price: £35
Location: Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DX
A practical introduction to how singing games can support early speech, language, and communication. This session explores how musical play supports early communication by developing listening, sequencing and foundational language skills. You’ll experience simple, adaptable singing games that align with speech and language therapy goals, offer strong support for EAL learners through rhythm and repetition, and can be tailored easily for a wide range of developmental needs.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 12 March 2027
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Price: £60 (includes lunch!)
Venue: ABRSM offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Whether your staff are new to music teaching or you’re looking to enhance their skills, this course offers a strong, practical foundation in a supportive and engaging environment. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge, exploring what good music in schools looks like, and how to begin to support their fellow teachers in delivering music curriculum – this training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Price: £60 (includes lunch!)
Venue: ABRSM offices, 4 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on day designed to build essential skills in choral leadership. Perfect for beginners or those seeking to refresh their practice, this course covers key areas: the importance of vocal warm-ups, effective song teaching strategies, introductory conducting techniques, and selecting the best repertoire for young singers. Gain confidence and practical tools to lead your choir with energy and creativity. Whether you’re new to choral leadership or looking to enhance your skills, this course offers a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 29 April 2027
Time: 9am-3pm
Price: £60
Location: Ladock Community Hall, Ladock, Truro, TR2 4PG
Whether your staff are new to music teaching or you’re looking to enhance their skills, this course offers a strong, practical foundation in a supportive and engaging environment. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge, exploring what good music in schools looks like, and how to begin to support their fellow teachers in delivering music curriculum – this training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 19 March 2027
4pm – 5:30pm
£20
Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
A practical and strategic session exploring how music can support and strengthen Personal Development in primary schools. This session will consider how singing, rhythm, movement, listening, creativity and ensemble work can contribute to PSHE, SMSC, character education, British Values, cultural capital, pupil voice, SEND inclusion, behaviour and wellbeing.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Identify how music can support key areas of your school’s Personal Development Plan.
- Use music-making to support SEND inclusion, regulation, behaviour and readiness to learn.
- Create opportunities for pupil voice, leadership, responsibility and active citizenship through music.
- Strengthen cultural capital through inclusive repertoire, listening, performance and enrichment.
- Plan practical next steps for embedding music across wider school life.
Through a balance of practical activity and strategic reflection, participants will explore how music can help children feel known, heard and valued, while broadening their understanding of the world around them. The session will include ideas for musical leadership roles, regulation routines, inclusive enrichment, diverse listening opportunities and meaningful links to school values, assemblies, safeguarding education and community events.
Delivered by ABRSM Voices Consultant Jenny Trattles, this session will equip you with practical tools, inclusive strategies and clear next steps to help make music a purposeful and impactful part of your school’s Personal Development provision.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Friday 19 March 2027
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Price: £35
Location: Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
A practical introduction to how singing games can support early speech, language, and communication. This session explores how musical play supports early communication by developing listening, sequencing and foundational language skills. You’ll experience simple, adaptable singing games that align with speech and language therapy goals, offer strong support for EAL learners through rhythm and repetition, and can be tailored easily for a wide range of developmental needs. This session is perfect for any teachers, Early Years Practitioners and anyone that works with children who have English as an Additional Language.
Number of topics: 1
Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Price: £20
Location: Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy, Callington Road, Saltash, PL12 6DX
This session explores how to build a vibrant, sustainable whole-school singing culture, equipping teachers with practical strategies that embed singing into daily routines and enrich the wider school community.