CPD courses
NMPAT is delivering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for school teachers to help develop all areas of professional practice. These are designed to cover all key stages and every aspect of the curriculum.
Courses are delivered by leading practitioners from the world of music education, to help develop the workforce in Northamptonshire and Rutland.
We are also pleased to share details of sessions run by Music Education Hubs East Midlands – please see further down for details.
Cluster groups
Our Music Cluster Groups are for both our Primary and Secondary colleagues, where we can share best practice, resources and coffee.
We will meet once every large term to review practice, pedagogy and curriculum developments. Our first meetings will be both face-to-face at Kettering Road and also via Teams:
Primary Cluster Group
Wednesday 8th October – 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Secondary Cluster Group
Wednesday 15th October – 4.30pm to 5.30pm
2025-2026 CPD sessions
UpRising resources and training
Music Education Hubs East Midlands (MEHEM) have devised a programme of FREE training for teachers, teaching assistants, and learning support assistants, designed to support teachers to increase the engagement of pupils with additional needs in instrumental and curriculum music lessons.
Certificate for Music Educators
The Certificate of Music Educators is for instrumental and vocal teachers, early years primary teachers, community musicians and workshop leaders, and professional musicians who are undertaking educational work. Accredited by Trinity College London, it is designed to enable music educators to gain recognition for their work while benefitting from opportunities to develop their practice.
