The Amber Trust delivers high quality training for music educators and practitioners to support them in their work with blind and partially sighted children.
We provide training for free for our partner Music Services. For non-partner Music Services and other organisations, we can deliver training at competitive rates.
Training sessions can be selected from the list below and we can also provide bespoke courses tailored to specific needs and events.
Understanding Vision Impairment in Children
45 minutes online or in-person
Gain valuable insights into the causes of vision impairment in children. Explore the challenges and learning needs that arise for children who are blind or partially sighted in order to underpin your strategies for musical engagement.
Top Tips for Teaching Blind and Partially Sighted Children
1 hour online or in person
Learn practical teaching techniques using strategies from Amber’s Sound Touch online teaching resource.
All About Amber: Services and Support
45 minutes online or in-person
Discover Amber’s mission, services, and resources available to support blind and partially sighted children through music.
Introduction to Braille Music
1 hour online or in person
Understand the importance of Braille music, its teaching methodologies, and activities to develop pre-Braille skills for young children.
Music for Blind and Partially Sighted Children in the Early Years
1 hour online or in person
Explore how sound and music can aid in the communication, physical, and social development of young blind and partially sighted children.
Group Teaching for Blind and Partially Sighted Children
1 hour online or in person
Practical examples and techniques for teaching music to groups of visually impaired children, including strategies used in special schools.
Introduction to Sounds of Intent
1 hour online or in person
Discover the Sounds of Intent framework and how it can be applied to assess and support musical development in children with learning difficulties. Delivered in partnership with our sister charity, Sounds of Intent.
Integrating Music Technology
1 hour in person
Learn how to use assistive music technology to engage blind and partially sighted children effectively.
Positive Touch: Musical Interaction
30 minutes online or in person
Explore Amber’s approach to positive touch and how that can be implemented in teaching and music sessions.
To discuss your training needs or to book a session please contact our administrator Victoria at victoria.moore@ambertrust.org.