Early Years Resources 

We do not endorse any particular websites or resources, this is simply a collation of what is available for schools on the internet. Please ensure you adhere to local IT policies.

• Youth Music – Early Years music making: resources | Youth Music Network  A range of songs, activities, communities and resources recommended by Early Years practitioners 

• Musical Development Matters – Musical Development Matters in the Early Years | Youth Music Network An online version of the ‘Musical Development Matters’ guidance document. Featuring videos and resources to support musical learning. 

• Take Art – Early Years Video Library | Take Art  A range of high quality Early Years CPD recordings and videos to support your practice. 

• BBC bring the noise – Bring the Noise music resources Various activities including songs, playing and support for children with additional needs. 

• BBC School radio – Reception / EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) – BBC Teach  Video and audio resources for Reception with a focus on stories, music, movement and songs.  

• Scottish Book Trust- Bookbug Song and Rhyme Library – Scottish Book Trust  Songs and rhymes to suit all times of days and routines. Listen to the playlist or watch indiviudal recordings of the songs and repeat them with your little ones 

• BBC Nursery rhymes and songs – Nursery Rhymes and Songs – BBC Teach   Animated nursery rhymes sung by CBeebies presenters 

• Northeast museums – Let’s Play: Training and resources for early years practitioners | Tyne & Wear Schools A collated list of songs, lesson plans and resources to support early years music making 

• Training opportunities (external providers)
• Locality Networks