'DISCOVER' CPD - Oak National Academy Primary Music Curriculum (Oct 2026)

This practical session explores four essential elements of an Oak National Academy Music Curriculum lesson: lesson structure, pedagogy, classroom practice and teaching resources. Our Discover introductory sessions give teachers and leaders a clear understanding of the thinking behind the principles that underpin the Oak Primary Music Curriculum. They explore how sequencing and progression are embedded within lessons, across units, throughout each year group and across the programme as a whole. Using practical, classroom-ready examples, the sessions bring the curriculum to life, demonstrating how Oak's lesson structures, teaching approaches and resources work together to support high-quality music teaching. Alongside this, you'll gain practical guidance on classroom organisation, establishing routines and preparing pupils for successful musical learning from the very first lesson. By the end of the session, you will have a secure understanding of Oak's curriculum design, lesson structure and progression, together with the confidence to implement the curriculum successfully in your own setting, whatever your prior experience of teaching music. Whether you are considering adopting the Oak National Academy Music Curriculum, or have already begun using the resources - this training is for you.