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Music Curriculum Training for the Oak National Academy Primary Resources

Teacher training for our free, high-quality music programme for School Years 1-6

Created by Bristol Beacon and Cathedral Schools Trust, the free Oak National Academy Primary Music Curriculum launched in 2025 to support inclusive and joyful music education for every primary pupil.

Now, the creators of the curriculum are offering online CPD courses to help teachers put it into practice. Designed with busy primary schools in mind, the sessions are practical and focus on real classroom experience.

The Training We Offer

Download a brochure about our full training offer and course content for the Oak Curriculum courses below.

 

 

Information on training courses 

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Discover Session 1

Thu 8 Oct 2026

16:45

CPD

Education

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Discover Session 1

Online

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Discover: Session 2

Thu 22 Oct 2026

16:45

CPD

Education

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Discover: Session 2

Online

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Adopt

Tue 1 Dec 2026

16:45

CPD

Education

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Adopt

Online

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Adapt

Thu 18 Mar 2027

16:45

CPD

Education

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Adapt

Online

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Sustain

Thu 20 May 2027

16:45

CPD

Education

ONLINE Oak Music Curriculum Training: Sustain

Online

The Oak National Academy Primary Music Curriculum is a free, high-quality programme created by Bristol Beacon and Cathedral Schools Trust to support inclusive, joyful and ambitious music education from Years 1–6.

With 228 lessons and resources, the curriculum gives teachers a clear, progressive approach to developing pupils’ musicianship through singing, listening, composing and performing, with content created alongside leading cultural organisations and artists.

Free resources for everyone

The curriculum is now used in over 18,000 schools across the country. Find out more about the curriculum and access the free resources.

Find out more and access the resources