Using story books as a springboard into music-making

Stories are a fantastic starting point to help develop musical activities fit for children in Key Stage 1 settings.

This training will provide you with the resources to create meaningful and inclusive music-making activities, deliverable by any teacher regardless of music experience, that naturally expand on the imaginations sparked by existing stories.

What is included in the training?

• Share good practice: Take part in practical music‑making activities and dedicated discussion time, including insights from a Music Co‑ordinator at a Derbyshire Music Hub Lead School for Music and specialist curriculum guidance from a Music Curriculum Consultant.
• Explore stories through music: Discover how storybooks can act as a springboard into whole‑class music-making using tuned and untuned percussion, movement, listening activities and immersive soundscapes
• Develop creative approaches: Learn how to write new words to well‑known tunes and adapt familiar material to support musical understanding
• Plan inclusively: Explore how diversity can guide music planning, including strategies for supporting non‑verbal pupils in music sessions

What resources are included?

Alongside access to the training, you will be provided with a resource pack of ideas from the session.

Register for this event

• Wednesday 1 July 2026, 9.15am–3.00pm
  County Hall, Derbyshire County Council, Smedley Street, Matlock DE4 3AG
• Cost
  £50 per attendee or school?

You will be given the option after submitting to complete another booking if more than one staff member from your school wants to attend.