We have listened to our customers and heard many of you say that following the launch of a Boogie Mites Music Programme via onsite training in the setting there is high excitement and enthusiasm, and the online training resources are good for supporting the learning of the songs during the first couple of months. However, we heard time and time again that provision of regular ongoing ‘live’ training that extends learning about music in early years and keeps levels of excitement and enthusiasm high, would be valuable.
From January-July 2022 we trialled some webinars on various subjects, collaborating with experts in the field of development being covered and linking music activities. We had some great feedback:
Music and Literacy Webinar:
It was great to have a refresher and to watch how Tash presented the songs. I will present them in my role as support for various staff teams across various nurseries. Really lovely way to extend and enhance literacy and language. Boogie Mites brings language and literacy development to life for children and adults in ways that are fun and memorable.” Mim Brown, NDNA Associate Trainer and Quality Counts Assessment Team
Music and Maths Webinar:
“A great balance of content – I like the combination of overall maths concepts & learning points from Sue, followed by a lively & engaging music + maths section from Tasha. They’re both very knowledgeable about their subject areas. A great way to support young children’s maths learning in a really fun way.” Clare Waite, Wakefield Methodist Foundation Stage
Musical Stories Webinar:
“The workshop was very informative and engaging. The concepts explained very appropriate and very clear. I really loved the demonstration. The queries were also answered very patiently.” Akanksha Chaurasia, Bright Beginnings
The Joy of Music:
“Ben’s enthusiasm and knowledge was inspiring and made me want to shout it from the rooftops how important music and movement is!” Jo Gunns, Carlton Colville Preschool
We also had some feedback that has helped us to develop these webinars:
“More of them, more physical, more time for questions, more engaging with people”
“One hour and 30 minutes is a bit long for an evening after a full days work”
“Can we have a copy of the recording of the webinar to rewatch and make notes”
“Links to the research for further reading:”
“Could we have some that are live during the day as well as evenings?”
“When sending out the zoom instructions, tell the participants that they need room to move about and mention the equipment they may want to bring. I was unable to move as there is no space”
We have acted on the feedback and the demand for ongoing music related CPD and we have planned an exciting schedule of 12 webinars over the next year.
As a licensee of one of Boogie Mites Music Programmes you can subscribe to the webinar programme for £120 per setting. Webinars will be available for all staff at subscribing settings, they must register using their own email address and the nursery Free Of Charge setting voucher code that will be provided. They can join live and/or watch the recording of the webinar that they will have access to for one week after the live date. Each webinar is 75 minutes.
Subscribing settings will also be given access to 2 Boogie Mites song resource pages for each webinar, via the nursery customer hub account, this will include some that are new to the setting.
(Price per webinar: non-customers = £30 per trainee, customers £15 per trainee).
12 Webinar Calendar
- Monday 26th September 7pm: Tasha Bretten Music and Literacy – BM School Ready Programme
- Monday Oct 17th 7pm: Sue Asquith and Tasha Music and Maths
- Saturday Nov 5th 10am: Rohini Vij and Tasha Musical Letter Sounds and Stories
- Monday Dec 5th 7pm: Ben Kingston-Hughes and Liv The Joy of Music
- Saturday January 14th 10am: Rohini and Liv Musical Storytime and Emotions
- Wednesday January 25th 7pm: Tasha Music for 2-3 year olds- BM Minis Programme
- Monday Feb 20th 10am: Sue Asquith and Tasha Music and Parental Engagement
- Monday March: Linda Baston Pitt and Liv Music and Heathy Living date tbc
- Wednesday March 8th Liv Mclennan Music for Under 2’s – BM Teenies Programme
- Monday April: Ange Cane and Tasha Music and Schemas date tbc
- Wednesday May 10am: Dr Anita Collins and Liv Neuroscience Evidence – Birth to 2 years date tbc
- Monday June 7pm : Forest School and Lizzie Music Outdoors date tbc
You can subscribe so that all staff at your setting can have free access to as many or all of these webinars here: http://www.boogiemites.co.uk/shop/webinar-subscription/
If you have any questions or feedback about this CPD package of webinars please email [email protected]
