Training

PRESMA runs training courses to suit various levels of interest, from parents and pre-school teachers and early years workers who want to know more, through to an induction scheme for local potential PRESMA teachers.

Basic training course

Aimed at parents and potential teachers, incorporating a sound understanding of the principles of music in early years together with features of child development. It forms part of the Induction scheme for potential PRESMA teachers.

Advanced training course

A follow on training day for those practising in early years music provision, involving role-play, considering the interaction of adults & and children, and developing ideas & musical structures.

Induction scheme for local potential PRESMA teachers

This is aimed specifically at new PRESMA teachers. A term's induction includes:

• the basic training course
• working with a mentor
• observing existing classes
• continuing support from PRESMA teachers when your classes are up and running

Seminars

These are open to everyone, but are aimed at practising pre-school teachers and early years workers. We invite experienced practioners in the field of Early Years education, music, dance and other relevant areas to deliver a workshop.  Past leaders have included:

• Sue Nichols, author of Bobby Shaftoe Clap Your Hands
• Sandra Kerr, writer and researcher of the music for the BBC’s Bagpuss and lecturer in the Arts and Culture Department at the University of Newcastle
• The Bare Toed dance company who specialise in dance and movement in the Early Years
• George Odam, head of research and staff development at the Guildhall School of Music

Please contact the Presma office on Tel: 01603 628626 for more details, or email Fiona .