Music Crew

Choosing a Primary Music Curriculum featuring Rick Kershaw from Lancashire Music Hub Part 3

Welcome Back , Part 3, with Rik Kershaw from Lancashire Music Hub. In this episode , Rik and Elaine discuss composing, in the primary music curriculum.

Choosing a Primary Music Curriculum Episode 2

Welcome back. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Rick Kershaw from Lancashire Music Hub. In Part 1, Rick shared honest insights into the realities of music education and the challenges, the opportunities, and why access matters so much. In this episode, we’re picking up that thread and looking at what meaningful, inclusive music-making can look like in practice and how we can help more children find their place in it

Choosing a Primary Music Curriculum featuring Rick Kershaw from Lancashire Music Hub

Choosing a primary music curriculum can feel overwhelming ,progression, staff confidence, assessment, inclusion, and time. In our first of four episodes, Elaine Sutton chats with Rick Kershaw (Lancashire Music Hub) about what to look for in a curriculum that's genuinely musical, supports non-specialists, and builds skills over time. You'll leave with practical questions to ask, common pitfalls to avoid, and simple next steps for making music work across your whole school. Want help making primary music simple, inclusive, and engaging? Explore Music Crew

Teach Hullabaloo! Music Podcast - Hearing Beyond Sound: Music, SEND, and the BECHILDLED Approach

This month's episode welcomes Anne, the inspiring founder of BECHILDLED—a pioneering initiative dedicated to transforming education for SEND and deaf children. Anne shares the personal journey that led to the creation of BECHILDLED and reveals the core philosophy that sets their approach apart in the world of special education. We dive into the biggest misconceptions and challenges faced by parents and educators supporting children with disabilities, with a special focus on the deaf community. Anne unpacks the powerful, and often surprising, role music plays in the development of deaf children, explaining how rhythm, vibration, and visual cues can open up new worlds of learning, expression, and joy. Listeners will discover the unique ways BECHILDLED incorporates music into their teaching, hear heartwarming stories of transformation, and learn about the broader benefits of music for social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development. Anne also shares practical tips for bringing music into the lives of deaf and SEND children at home, and discusses the vital role of British Sign Language (BSL) and other communication methods in music education. From overcoming challenges in building BECHILDLED to celebrating recent successes, Anne’s insights are invaluable for anyone passionate about inclusive education. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or advocate, this episode offers encouragement, actionable advice, and a reminder that every child deserves the joy of learning, through music and beyond. Tune in to discover more about BECHILDLED’s groundbreaking work and find out how you can get involved! If you would like to contact or your interested in BECHILDLED, see the following details: Email beanne@bechildled.co.uk [beanne@bechildled.co.uk] Website https://www.bechildled.co.uk [https://www.bechildled.co.uk]

Points of View – An Interview with Elaine about Music, Teaching, SATs, More Music and Other Schooly Stuff

In this special episode, the tables are turned as our usual host, Elaine, steps into the spotlight as the guest! Interviewed by Dawn, the newest member of our team, Elaine shares her fascinating journey through music and education. Discover Elaine’s background in schools, her experiences working on stage, the many instruments she plays, and her unique perspective on teaching and SATs. This episode also delves into the story behind our Award Winning Teach Hullabaloo! Music Primary Curriculum, how it came to be and the passion that drives its success in classrooms today. Tune in for a lively and insightful conversation, packed with anecdotes, inspiration, and plenty of “schooly stuff”! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts, just search for the 'Teach Hullabaloo! Music Podcast'.