Fun, music and movement for little movers and shakers

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.

Information Day

A "Find-out-more workshop" open to interested parents and potential 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 .