Nurturing Creativity in the Early Years

Join Devon Music Education Hub and Take Art for an inspiring conference focused on the transformative role of music and the arts in early childhood development. Featuring a keynote address by Dr Susan Young and a series of hands-on workshops, delegates will explore the ways in which music, movement, and the arts can support young children’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Expert facilitators will provide practical, research-based strategies for using music to enrich early learning environments and foster creativity, self-expression, and imaginative play.

This conference offers music educators, early years practitioners, childminders, and students the tools and inspiration to integrate music and movement into everyday learning experiences. Whether through song, musical play, or storytelling, attendees will leave with practical techniques to create music-rich environments that spark curiosity and lay the foundation for a brighter future for young learners.

Training Objectives:

• Explore strategies for creating music-rich environments that encourage exploration, self-expression, and play.
• Learn practical techniques for incorporating music and the arts into early years education.
• Understand the impact of music on early childhood development, including cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
• Develop skills to inspire creativity and foster a love of music in young children.