The Certificate for Music Educators (CME): Early Childhood – Autumn 2023 Cohort applications open

The Certificate for Music Educators (CME): Early Childhood offers a flexible, part-time, distance-learning qualification in early childhood music. The CME is a recognised National Qualification validated by Trinity College London at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and has been designed to develop high-quality educators to work in early childhood music. With the new National Plan for Music Education now coming on stream for September 2023, and the increased focus on early years within it, this critical age phase is beginning to be given the attention it deserves.

The course, initially brought about by Dr Susan Young (MERYC-England) is delivered from CREC and has a strong team of facilitators and mentors who have all completed the CREC Early Years Music MA programme and are currently working as early childhood music educators in a range of organisations including universities, regional arts organisations and music education hubs.

This course is for anyone who wants to improve their skills and knowledge in early childhood music education and gain a recognised accredited qualification. It is ideal for Early Years Practitioners, freelance and/or peripatetic musicians working, or wishing to work, in the Early Years.

For the duration of the course applicants will need to be working regularly with children in the 0 – 5 years age range. Applicants new to this age range can discuss with the mentor how a training practice can be set up. If you already have some experience or have attended some training, you may be able to use this experience to cover some aspects of the course.

To find out more about the CME:EC join our online information event at 11am on 21st June – Register here to join

You can also find information about the course including dates, fees, and application process here: https://www.crec.co.uk/cert-music-ed-early-childhood