Training and support for teachers

CMEH Training Opportunities

The CMEH supports teachers in school as well as other music educators by offering a range of training opportunities throughout the year.  Training is usually arranged based on demand, therefore if you have any specific training requests or ideas, please let us know!

Skill development support for school staff 

In addition to large scale performance events, cluster projects and training programmes, the Hub has commissioned a small team of music specialists to work with schools and support the skill development of their teachers:

Vocal Support

Vocal Strategy Lead - Angela Renshaw 

The Hub's Vocal Strategy Lead.  Angela Renshaw, and her team of vocal specialists visit schools, both primary and secondary, to develop their singing activities and help schools to set up their own choirs.  Contact the Hub office to arrange for support from Angela or her team - CMEH@cornwall.gov.uk 

VOICES Twilight Meetings

Angela Renshaw will again be offering free Twilight Vocal Support Meetings as part of the CMEH Vocal Strategy. We would like to invite vocal leaders and music co-ordinators from both Primary and Secondary Schools to attend.  The meetings will focus on the Cornwall Singing Schools Awards.

Primary Support

We have commissioned Music Curriculum specialists to work with schools,  either through projects or one off training visits (eg INSET).  If you would like to arrange for one of these specialists to visit your school, please email them directly or contact the Hub Manager, tmoore@cornwall.gov.uk 

West Cornwall Contact - Christine Judge - cjudge@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org

North Cornwall Contact - Georgina Bridle - gbridle@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org 

East and Mid Cornwall Contact -Phil Montgomery-Smith -  pmontgomery-smith@cornwallmusicservicetrust.org

School Engagement Twilights

The purpose of these meetings is to update schools on what support and projects are available plus they offer an opportunity to share resources.  

These meetings are free to attend but please contact Christine, Phil or Georgina in advance to confirm attendance: 

14th - 16.00 - Penzance Engagement Twilight Meeting
Christine Judge will be holding a meeting for schools in the Penzance area to focus on the July KS1 concert at St Mary’s CofE School.

17th – North Cornwall Engagement Twilight Meeting-
Our North Cornwall Engagement Lead is holding a Twilight at Marhamchurch, focusing on the use of keyboards in primary schools.  

Secondary Support

Patrick Bailey is leading the secondary support programme on behalf of the Hub and will be working with secondary school music teachers and Heads of Music throughout the year.  For further information or to arrange a visit, contact Patrick via the Hub office -  - CMEH@cornwall.gov.uk