Tea-Time CPD Sessions
We are delighted to invite you to a brand‑new series of Tea‑Time CPD sessions, for Spring term 2, proudly led by our Lead Schools. These informal, energising after‑school sessions are completely free and open to any teacher or member of an educational setting who would like to take part.
Each session will spotlight a different area of practice that schools are currently leading on within their own settings. You’ll hear:
✨ Success stories from classrooms and wider school communities
✨ Honest reflections on challenges and what has helped overcome them
✨ Practical strategies you can take straight back into your own school
✨ Real examples of impact on young people and whole‑school life
These sessions are designed to be uplifting, supportive, and full of useful ideas—perfect for those looking to gain fresh inspiration without adding extra workload.
We would love you to join us, learn from colleagues across Dorset and Somerset, and take away new approaches that make a real difference.
Tea‑Time CPD Sessions:
📅 Thursday 26th February 2026
You Get Me!
Come & share in the experience of real-life individuals who ‘turned things around’ through the power of music.
With Ferndown Middle School
🕒 3:45pm – 4:30pm
(For all settings)
📅 Monday 2nd March 2026
Musical Ethos and Curriculum Design
With The Prince of Wales School and Kingsmead School
🕒 3:30pm – 4:00pm
(For all settings)
📅 Wednesday 4th March
Music in the Early Years
A practical session with lots of ideas to take away and use!
With Combe St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
🕒 4pm – 4:30pm
(For all KS1 and Early Years Settings)
📅 Thursday 12th March 2026
Inclusive Musical Approaches
With Polden Bower School and Westfield Arts College
🕒 3:45pm – 4:30pm
(For all settings)
📅 Thursday 19th March 2026
Making Connections: Engaging with Industry
(For Secondary, SEND, PRU and FE settings)
With Strode College and Coastland College
🕒 4:00pm – 4:45pm
📅 Tuesday 24th March 2026
The Power of Collaborations: Getting Started & Key Community Links
With Thomas Hardye School and West Pennard Primary School
(For all settings)
🕒 3:30pm – 4:00pm
📅 Wednesday 25th March 2026
The Integration of Music Technology within KS3 music
With The Gryphon School and The Castle School
(For KS3 settings)
🕒 3:30pm – 4:00pm
If you would like to sign up for any of the sessions, please click the link below and complete the short form. We will send you the meeting link approximately one week before your chosen session.
Tea-Time CPD Sessions – Fill in form
If you are unable to attend live, all sessions will be recorded and made available after the final session has taken place.
We very much hope these sessions will be well attended, and we look forward to welcoming colleagues from across our settings
News item added: 12 February, 2026