SoundStorm member schools are supported each academic year with up to date training and workshops designed to improve their knowledge, skills and confidence in teaching music. 

Alongside our partners in the South Coast Music Partnership and as a Young Sounds Connector Hub, we will be offering an exciting programme of CPD events aimed at reaching as many teachers of music across our membership as possible, both specialist music teachers and classroom non-specialists with responsibility for delivering music. Many of the opportunities are offered FREE of charge as part of your SoundStorm / Wave membership.

This page will be updated as and when CPD opportunities arise throughout the year.

Your guide to CPD 2026/27

Primary Music Skills Day: Wednesday 21st October 2026

9am – 4.30 pm at Kinson Community Centre Pelhams Park, Millhams Road, Bournemouth BH10 7LH

Over the last few years, our Skills Days have provided opportunities for Music Subject Leaders, both specialists and non-specialist to develop their confidence, skills and network with colleagues across the conurbation. These days focus on a variety of skills including practical ways to deliver the classroom music recommendations set out in DfE’s Model Music Curriculum / National Plan for Music Education, as well as overall confidence building.

SoundStorm are committed to championing inclusive practice, and, in response to the national focus on inclusive bases in mainstream schools, we have invited Alex Lupo to deliver a session on the theme of ‘how to set up a project in a setting with neurodivergent pupils’, aimed at non-SEND specialists. The knowledge shared, tips and tricks discussed will be completely transferrable to any project, including musical activities.  

In the afternoon, following on from the hugely successful KS2 Singing Day in the Spring term, we have an uplifting and engaging singing session planned to inspire and revitalize your school singing & choir leadership for the new academic year, and will launch the material we’ll be covering in our big singing day for 2027!

For the twilight, for which we will invite Secondary colleagues along to focus on bridging the transition of singing at KS2-KS3. Come prepared with your top tips for your colleagues on the other side of the Y6-7 divide for engaging your young singers! 

Year-round / flexi training opportunities for KS1 & KS2:

Online CPD – for your convenience

All Infant and Primary member schools who are signed up to Charanga, get FREE access to their online music support resource. Charanga has an extensive range of CPD and how-to guides on just about every aspect of the music curriculum. Be sure to check it out, and importantly, as your membership includes access for the whole school staff, please make sure your colleagues have their own log ins. SoundStorm’s own Hub Member’s Page (click here), is also packed with useful resources, available at your convenience. Again, it is available for all specialist and non-specialist colleagues, so please ensure they are aware it’s there. It includes:

•  A KS1 Teacher’s Resource Pack: Created by Hub partner’s CODA Music Trust’s Sam Mason, this is an excellent, one-stop shop for practical teaching advice and a very wide array of activities to try, both big and small.
• Make Some Noise: A practical guide into getting the most out of your classroom instruments.
• SingStart: A fantastic sequential series of CPD on basic singing techniques and musicianship in the classroom. Especially useful for EYFS & KS1.
• A dedicated area with helpful guidance for all Music Subject Leads on creating a School Music Development Plan, one of the recommendations of DfE’s National Plan for Music Education.