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Professional Development

Training events, workshops & courses for specialist and non-specialist music educators.

We offer a wide range of CPD and training event programmes to support both music specialist and non-specialist class teachers, assistants and leaders working in this space.

See what sessions are available this academic year, print off the handy CPD calendar and sign up below.

Further booking details for sessions will be released throughout the year. Times and locations of sessions may be subject to change.

How to sign up to CPD training events

View our programme of events by downloading our PDF programme or by browsing the list of opportunities on this page. To register for a chosen session:

  • Click the booking link for your chosen event
  • Complete the registration form
  • Keep a record of your confirmation email

We will email details of the event or workshop to you.

New Initial Teacher Training

Bristol BeaconFive Counties Teaching School Hub Alliance and Cathedral Schools Trust are joining forces in a groundbreaking partnership to deliver two Initial Teacher Training courses. Starting in August 2025, these courses train primary teachers with a specialism in music and specialist music teachers for secondary education.

Find out more and apply 

Upcoming CPD courses and opportunities

Booking for our CPD events is now open – keep an eye on this page for the latest booking information.

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Mon 18 Nov 2024

10:00

Education

Inclusive Practitioner Training - Behaviour and Communication

Neurodiversity and Trauma Informed Practice

Beacon Music Centre

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Tue 3 Dec 2024

10:00

Education

Inclusive Practitioner Training - Risk, Safeguarding and Music Practice

Beacon Music Centre

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Tue 6 May 2025 10:00

Education

Inclusive Practitioner Training: Musical Development & Disability

Beacon Music Centre

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Sat 15 Feb - Sun 16 Feb 2025

Education

Inclusive Practitioner Intensive Weekend

Beacon Music Centre

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Mon 24 Mar 2025

10:00

Education

Inclusive Practitioner Training - Plan A Project

Beacon Music Centre

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Wed 8 Jan 4.30pm

CPD

Teacher Wellbeing – come and play samba

Beacon Music Centre

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Mon 11 Nov 2024

16:30

CPD

OFSTED Deep Dive Training for all Music Subject Leads

Beacon Music Centre

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Fri 14 Mar 2025

16:30

CPD

Summer Sing Repertoire CPD and Resources for KS1 and KS2 events

Bristol Beacon, Terrace Bar

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Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

CPD

Education

The Inclusive Practitioner Certificate for Music Educators

Accredited by Trinity College London

Beacon Music Centre