FREE Online Twilight CPD for Secondary Music Teachers – National Plan for Music Education

Wednesday 2nd Nov 2022 – 16.00 – 17.15

Join colleagues for our first secondary twilight CPD session of academic year 2022-23.

The session will unpick and discuss content from the recently updated DfE National Plan for Music Education. There will also be an opportunity to hear from local colleagues to look at current provision in Birmingham schools.

During this twilight CPD participants will learn and update their knowledge in the following areas:

  • DfE National Plan for Music Education
  • Current Birmingham Music Education Partnership opportunities for your school
  • Case-study from a local Birmingham secondary school
  • Q&A session

This twilight CPD session would be ideal for both new and experienced secondary school music teachers in Birmingham.

Find out more and secure your seat here.

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About the Adviser

Adam Hickman – Deputy Head of Music Service, Services For Education

Adam graduated from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (formerly Birmingham Conservatoire) in 2008 with a BMus (Hons) degree, where he studied classical guitar with Mark Ashford and Mark Eden. Upon graduation, Adam completed a PGCE in Primary Education at Birmingham City University and has since worked as a peripatetic music teacher. He is currently Deputy Head of Music Service at Services For Education.

In the past, Adam has worked as an External Examiner at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and coordinated and lectured on music education modules at both Birmingham City University and The University of Birmingham.

In June 2019, Adam was awarded Honorary Membership of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in recognition for his work in music education. Adam is also active as a conductor and ensemble director through his work with the Birmingham Schools’ Training Guitar Ensemble and the National Youth Guitar Ensemble.