Strategies for Assessing and Evidencing Progress in Primary Music
Free On-Demand CPD for Music Leads and Primary Schools
The renewed Education Inspection Framework has prompted many schools to take a fresh look at how music supports curriculum quality, inclusion and pupils’ wider development. Music leads tell us they want clear, manageable guidance that strengthens staff confidence and helps them show meaningful musical progression without increasing workload.
To support this, we hosted a 45 minute CPD session exploring what progress in music really means, how to approach assessment in a musical and practical way, and how to build a strong musical culture across the whole school.
You can now access the full recording and downloadable handout on demand.
🎥 Watch the Webinar Recording
This session covers:
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What the renewed EIF means for music
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What meaningful progress looks like from EYFS to Year 6
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How to evidence learning through real musical activity
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Approaches that support non specialist teachers
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Developing a musical culture that strengthens wellbeing, inclusion and class cohesion
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Light-touch assessment strategies that serve teaching first
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Practical examples from real primary schools
Delivered by school leaders, music specialists, SoMi practitioners and Music Hub colleagues, the session offers grounded, realistic ideas you can apply in any setting.
📄 Download the Summary Handout
A text-based reference guide capturing the key ideas, frameworks and practical takeaways from the session.
Use it to:
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support your own planning
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share with SLT
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help build a shared language with staff
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guide curriculum discussions
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shape next steps for music development
💬 Why This Session Matters
Music contributes directly to several priority areas within the renewed EIF, including curriculum design, personal development, inclusion, cultural participation and pupils’ broader experience of school life.
The session explores how music leads can:
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strengthen curriculum intent and sequencing
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establish clear, realistic progression
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keep assessment musical and low-burden
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build confidence across the staff team
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make music more visible in the life of the school
The aim is practical clarity — not extra paperwork.
👥 Who This CPD Is For
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Primary music leads
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Classroom teachers delivering music
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Senior leaders seeking clarity on the EIF
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TA/HLTA staff supporting lessons
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Practitioners building musical culture across their school
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Music Hub partners supporting primary schools
🤝 Further Support
If you would find it helpful to discuss your school’s music provision, curriculum or staff development needs, we would be happy to continue the conversation.