During these challenging times we are keen to continue to support our community of all those working with young children and their families. Throughout this Autumn Term we will be running our workforce development programme online, using the Zoom platform for all sessions.

We hope you find sessions here that support you in your important work. If you have any ideas about training, CPD sessions or events you would like to see, please email our EYFS Strategic Lead: nicola@musicforearlyyears.co.uk 

LEYMN session: Decolonising music in the Early Years

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Sound Connections to support this event.

Tuesday 3 November, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Black Lives Matter movement has prompted some long overdue discussions among music educators about the history and heritage of the repertoire used with children and young people, and the homogenous nature of musical content. We are absolutely delighted to welcome music education consultant Nate Holder to this online LEYMN meeting to share his perspective and practice on decolonising music education, and the implications of this for early years practice and practitioners. 

Following Nate’s talk, there will be the opportunity for discussion in breakout rooms, to enable early years practitioners to share practice and ideas, and to take a collective step forward.

Ticket price: FREE

Please book your space here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soundconnections/421139

An Insight into Early Years Music Therapy for Children with Additional Needs

Tuesday November 10^th, 10:00am-12:00pm

This session delivered by Juliet Wood, Clinical Specialist Music Therapist from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, will include an introduction to Music Therapy and how Music Therapists work in early years settings with children with additional needs and their families. Video material will be used to illustrate a range of approaches and activities which can be helpful in musical play with children with developmental needs, using therapist’s observations and parent feedback to reflect on the experience of the child. This is an opportunity for participants to further their understanding of Music Therapy, the role of a Music Therapist and will include time for discussion and sharing of experiences.

Ticket price: £10

Please book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/122032587755

EY Music Sessions Online: Models of Practice & Delivery

Thursday November 19th, 10:00am-12:30pm

In this session, three musicians will share an insight into their recent work and learning regarding delivering EY music sessions online as a result of the pandemic:

*   Eleanor Rashid will share her interactive practice with families that she delivered via Zoom

*   Samantha Sutherland will share her experience of creating pre-recorded EY music activity for families to access

*  Becky Dixon will share her learning regarding delivering sessions via YouTube live.

This session is being offered to share learning and practice and not to ‘train’ participants in ‘how’ to deliver sessions online. 

Join us for an interactive session where participants will have the opportunity to hear from the three musicians, engage in discussions and join a space where we can learn and reflect together. Please note there will be a comfort break within the 2.5 hours session.

Ticket price: £10

Please book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ey-music-sessions-online-models-of-practice-delivery-tickets-123300997603

Early Years Music Sharing session on Zoom

Wednesday November 25th, 10:30am-12:00pm

This session facilitated by Nicola Burke and Barbara Cavanagh, is part of a series of online sharing sessions that we are hosting to offer support to those working musically with children and families. All are welcome to join us to come together to discuss, offer and access peer support, share creative ideas or simply connect with others.

Ticket price: FREE

Please book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/122033370095