Here you will find a directory of free and accessible resources and CPD to support your work with Sutton Music Trust and beyond. If you have a resource that you would like us to signpost on this page, please get in touch.
Music Education Solutions’ (MES) mission is to empower teachers with the expertise, confidence, and resources they need to deliver exceptional music education. MES has a series of podcasts available to listen to, which cover a wide range of topics regarding music education.
Every month Music Teacher publishes resources for KS3, 4 and 5, offering complete units of work, GCSE and A level set-work info and activities, and practical ideas across all levels for both classroom and peripatetic teachers.
A range of free webinars and resources to support your use of Charanga, available for those delivering Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET).
Instrumental Music Education: Developing Pedagogies as Instrumental Teachers
Instrumental Music Education presents insights from instrumental and vocal teaching, including one-to-one and group contexts with learners of varied ages, levels and backgrounds across cultures and genres. The book is open access and available to read free of charge.
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An ‘all thriller, no filler’ bank of resources for all those who want to better engage young people with additional learning needs in music-making.
Each resource was created in response to requests from instrumental tutors and classroom teachers, with a focus on areas of practice that aren’t well supported elsewhere.
A series of blog posts designed to support the teaching and provision of Music Technology in the music classroom, from WCET to individual lessons.
A Common Approach | Music Mark
A Common Approach is an online resource to support music educators in their teaching practice and help develop a holistic approach to music education. Relevant to all vocal and instrumental teaching, including individual, small-group, large-group and whole-class lessons, music educators at all stages of their career can use the support and shared learning found in A Common Approach.
Classroom and 1:1 resources, including SEND resources for a variety of delivery.
TES provides a range of primary and secondary school age teaching resources including lesson plans, worksheets and student activities for all curriculum areas, including music. There are lots of free resources available to support your delivery!
Getting Started with GCSE Composition
A great resource for KS2 and KS3 students to support their composition skills. Use the code PASSINGNOTESGCSE to download free of charge.
The Music Teacher Toolbox – YouTube
A channel with a variety of video resources to supplement a range of teaching. Perhaps try the scarf tracing videos for some breaks in WCET sessions?
English Folk Dance and Song Society – Resources
Explore free, downloadable materials for using English traditional folk song, music, dance, drama and other arts in your teaching and learning.
EYFS / KS1 Music: Musical Storyland
Musical Storyland is a unique series of films that gives children the opportunity to see and hear Western orchestral instruments played by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, and instruments from other traditions played by renowned musicians.
Friday Afternoons | Britten Pears Arts
Friday Afternoons reconnects teachers and young people with singing, through free music, quality resources and training. An evolution of Benjamin Britten’s collection of songs for schoolchildren, traditionally sung on a Friday Afternoon, it provides exciting music-making opportunities for all.
Resources for everyone leading singing – Association of British Choral Directors
The Association of British Choral Directors (ABCD) is the leading UK organisation devoted entirely to supporting everyone leading choral music. Their resource bank has information, articles, videos and listings to cover all your choral needs.
Inspire creativity through music and drama with FREE award-winning teacher CPD, curriculum-based resources and live lessons for primary students.
The ABRSM Teacher Hub provides a place where you can join a community of like-minded teachers, sharing knowledge and expertise. It’s free to register and packed with resources, courses and engaging CPD to help your music teaching and growth.
Browse the library of free resources. With articles, videos, audio, quizzes, and resources to download, we continue to grow this library every week with new inspiration. You can filter the resource library to find materials that suit your teaching.
RSL Awards hosts regular events and webinars to discuss the latest developments across qualifications, exams and materials.
Trinity College London – Events & Webinars
Trinity hosts regular support webinars, focusing on exam-related topics with specialist consultants. You can attend live or watch any of the recordings at a time convenient to you. These sessions are designed for the UK & Ireland, but all are welcome to join.
