SERVICES OFFERED
As a freelance music education consultant, I offer a range of bespoke support services for schools, trusts, and music departments. My work is always tailored to meet the specific needs of each setting, aligning with whole-school improvement plans, departmental development goals, and individual teacher targets. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your curriculum, develop staff expertise, or enrich student learning, I can provide practical, experienced support grounded in current classroom practice.
Curriculum & Planning Support
Curriculum Development
Collaborative review and development of your music curriculum to ensure it is broad, balanced, and ambitious. I work with schools to write curriculum maps, refine long-term planning, and ensure progression across all key stages.Scheme of Learning Design
Creation or refinement of schemes of learning tailored to your department’s needs. These may focus on a particular skill, a specific topic, or the integration of wider curriculum aims.Teaching & Learning Support
Pedagogical Development
Support for improving teaching and learning through lesson observations, feedback, and demonstration teaching. I offer a coaching-style approach, aligned with whole-school pedagogical priorities, to help embed effective practice.
CPD for Music Teachers
Bespoke professional development sessions on a range of topics, including:
- Curriculum intent and implementation
- Ofsted deep dive preparation
- Adaptive teaching and inclusive practice
- Music technology and digital learning
- Informal learning and classroom creativity
- National policy updates
Assessment & Qualifications Support
Key Stage 4 and 5 Music Support
Assistance with coursework planning, assessment, and moderation from Year 10 through to final submission in year 11. I offer marking support, feedback for students, and targeted strategies for specific groups, such as SEND learners.Leadership & Strategic Support
Line Manager and SLT Engagement
Guidance and training for line managers and senior leaders on music-specific pedagogy and curriculum expectations. I also contribute to coaching programmes and support leadership development within the arts.
Student-Facing Enrichment
Workshops and Performance Coaching
Engaging workshops and targeted support for students, including:
- Composition, performance, and ensemble workshops
- Exam preparation and revision strategy sessions
- Performance coaching for solo and ensemble work at KS4
- Whole-class ensemble teaching
