Lead Schools and CPD Support
Our Lead Schools for Music can provide music curriculum consultancy, advice and CPD support opportunities for all schools and academies across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
In the academic year 2025 – 2026, our Lead Schools are offering a comprehensive Menu of Curriculum Consultancy, Advice & CPD Support including:
- Curriculum Auditing & Development
- School Music Development Planning
- CPD for Primary, Secondary, SEND & AP Settings
- Technology Integration & Enrichment Planning
- Bespoke Support for Non-Specialist Teachers
Whether you're looking to build knowledge, staff confidence, improve assessment strategies, or design a progressive curriculum, our Lead Schools provide support tailored to your setting’s needs.
Our Lead schools are:
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Primary Lead schools |
Secondary Lead schools |
SEND Lead Schools |
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Clifford Bridge Academy |
Blue Coat School |
Forrest Oak School |
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Ravensdale Primary School |
Stoke Park School |
Oakwood School |
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Fordbridge Community Primary School |
Langley School |
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Michael Drayton Junior School |
Tudor Grange Academy |
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George Elliott Academy |
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Our Lead School work across local authority boundaries.
When a request for support is received, we will connect you with the Lead School best placed to meet your needs.
Click the link below to view the menu of support available from our Lead schools and the associated costs.
- Support for all Schools & Settings [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/what-we-do/support-schools-settings]
- Primary School Support [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/what-we-do/primary-school-support]
- Secondary School & Sixth Form Support [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/downloads/secondary-schools-sixth-form-support]
- SEND School & AP Support [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/what-we-do/send-schools-ap-setting-support]
“Through the Heart of England Music Hub, Lead Schools are able to champion and uplift music education across the region. We offer a wide range of support packages, bespoke to your school’s needs, including coaching and mentoring, curriculum development & design, assessment, enrichment, and we can also plan and deliver CPD within your schools . Together, we’re building vibrant musical futures for every child.”
Madaleine Turner, Headteacher, Clifford Bridge Academy, Lead School for Heart of England Music
CPD Opportunities
Sign up fr Free CPD to find out more about NEW cutting edge accessible music technology including:
- Ipads and creativ music apps
- Ableton Move
- Cosmo Music
- CMPSR (Digit Music)
- Soundbeam
CPD providers are Ben Sellers/TRansformance Music, Digit Music and Albeton Music
Tuesday 12th May 0:40 - 4:40pm - Introduction to accessible instruments for puipils with complex needs
Wednesday 13th May 9:30 - 4:30pm - Ipads and other digital music apps to support creative music making ad Songwriting with GarageBand
Tuesday 14th July 9:30-4:30pm - Introduction to instruments for pupils with Autism and SEMH needs
All CPD sessions will take place at Solihull Core, Homer Road, Solihull C91 3RG
Sign up now
Heart of England Policies
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Inclusion Strategy [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/downloads/file/4/inclusion-strategy]
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Charging and Remissions Policy [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/downloads/file/13/remissions-and-charging-policy-jun-2024]
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School Music Development Plan & Curriculum Audit Tool Kit [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/downloads/file/3/school-music-development-plan-curriculum-audit-tool-kit ]
Additional Documents and Downloads
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Application Forms – Heart of England Music [https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/downloads/download/1/applications]