SCHOOLS
Music Education Support for Schools
High-quality music provision for your school — from curriculum delivery to whole-class instrument teaching, CPD and enrichment. Tees Valley Music Service works with schools across Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland to deliver inclusive, engaging and sustainable music education. Whether you're developing your music curriculum, need specialist teaching support, or want to create inspiring musical experiences for your pupils, TVMS can support you at every stage.
Click the relevant button below to speak to the dedicated co-ordinator for your school:
Supporting music in your school
We understand the pressure schools face when delivering a high-quality music curriculum.
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Limited specialist staff
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Time constraints on class teachers
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Ofsted expectations and Model Music Curriculum requirements
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Providing meaningful enrichment opportunities
TVMS helps schools overcome these challenges with flexible, expert support tailored to your setting.
What we offer schools
Curriculum and whole-class teaching
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Whole Class Ensemble Tuition across key stages
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Kodály-based singing programmes (First Thing Music)
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Snappy Classroom for EYFS, KS1 and KS2
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Planning, progression and curriculum support
Instrumental and vocal tuition
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Peripatetic teaching across a wide range of instruments
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Small group and individual lessons
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Clear progression into ensembles and performance opportunities
Enrichment and workshops
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Large-scale events such as Big Sings involving thousands of pupils
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Workshops: Samba, Taiko, Steel Pans, African Drumming, Gamelan and more
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Music technology and production opportunities
CPD and school development
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FREE School Music Development Audit (SMDA)
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Staff CPD led by specialist teachers
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Support for Artsmark and Arts Award
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Access to resources, networks and guidance
Why choose TVMS?
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Trusted across the Tees Valley, working with the majority of schools
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Over 50 years of music education experience
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Lead partner of the Tees Valley Music Hub
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Experienced, DBS-checked specialist teachers
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A clear progression route from classroom to performance
We don’t just deliver lessons — we help build a long-term music culture in your school.
How it works
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Talk to us
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Build a programme
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Deliver and support
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Review and grow
We help you develop and sustain music provision over time.
We can work flexibly with your school depending on staffing, timetable and priorities. Call our support team on 01642 603 600 to speak to our Support Team, or click the relevant button below to speak to the dedicated co-ordinator for your school:
Key programmes
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Whole Class Ensemble Tuition
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Snappy Classroom (EYFS & KS1/2 singing)
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First Thing Music (Kodály-based programme)
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Big Sings and large-scale events
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Rock Factory and music technology
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SEND and inclusive music provision
Impact in schools
TVMS supports hundreds of schools and thousands of pupils across the Tees Valley.
Our work helps schools:
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Improve curriculum quality and consistency
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Increase pupil engagement and confidence
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Provide meaningful musical opportunities for all learners
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Develop sustainable music provision
Let’s strengthen music in your school
Whether you need whole-class teaching, curriculum support or enrichment opportunities, TVMS can help.
Get in touch today to discuss how we can support music in your school.
The children find the TVMS staff extremely engaging and enthusiastic. They have developed positive relationships with the children and the children are keen to maintain these relationships and respect the staff who deliver the sessions.
The TVMS staff are they key to our school's music provision. The children speak so highly of them and look forward to each week and each music session. The opportunities for the children to perform in a wider context for the public (like with SNAPPY events) and in other areas is fantastic. T
he staff adapt sessions to the needs of the children and the needs of the years groups e.g. adapting year 6 sessions to incorporate a end of year show.
TVMS staff are able to adapt sessions or parts of sessions with the guidance of classroom staff to ensure all children are able to take part in the session or part of the session, and can also adapt their provision to accommodate key dates in the school calendar such as an end of year performance.
Through the use of the wonderful resources provided by TVMS, the children in school are able to be exposed to musical instruments they have heard of and instruments they wouldn’t usually come across.
Do you support the National Plan for Music Education and Model Music Curriculum?
Yes. TVMS programmes are designed to support the National Plan for Music Education and align with the Model Music Curriculum, helping schools deliver high-quality, progressive and inclusive music provision.
Can TVMS deliver whole-class music teaching?
Yes. TVMS offers Whole Class Ensemble Tuition (WCET) across a range of instruments, delivered by specialist teachers. This helps schools provide structured, high-quality music education for all pupils at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Do you offer curriculum support for non-specialist teachers?
Yes. TVMS supports class teachers through resources, planning, training and in-class delivery. Programmes such as Snappy Classroom and First Thing Music provide structured support for non-specialist staff.
Do you provide CPD for school staff?
Yes. TVMS offers CPD delivered by qualified music specialists, including training sessions, workshops and support through the School Music Development Audit (SMDA), helping schools strengthen their music provision.
What enrichment opportunities are available for schools?
TVMS provides a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including workshops (e.g. Samba, Taiko, African drumming), large-scale singing events such as SNAPPY Big Sings, music technology sessions and performance opportunities for pupils.
Do you work with SEND and specialist settings?
Yes. TVMS delivers inclusive music provision tailored to SEND, SEMH and specialist settings, using adapted instruments, music technology and flexible teaching approaches to support all learners.
Which areas do you cover?
Tees Valley Music Service works with schools across Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar & Cleveland, delivering music education in schools, music centres and community settings.
How can our school get started with TVMS?
Schools can contact Tees Valley Music Service to discuss their needs. TVMS will work with you to design a tailored programme, including curriculum support, teaching provision and enrichment opportunities.