Bring the power of PTM create to your school with one of the acclaimed courses written and delivered by the creator of PTM create Philip Davis - there are 5 courses to choose from - click here for details or contact the office to speak to Philip personally about your requirements.

Have a look at some of the great testimonials the courses have had here

Don't forget that Philip also speaks regularly at conferences - he has traveled all over the world with his highly entertaining and inspirational talks - most recently speaking in The Hague for the British School in the Netherlands. To book Philip to speak at your conference please contact the office

Welcome to Picture the music. Hope you like the new look

Well, after three months of activity, we've finally got the website looking somewhat respectable.

We've tried to incorporate all the input we received, please let us know what you think.

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We've still got a long way to go, especially in the community section where we have big plans...

Thanks for all your help.

Picture the Music create is featured in a report released by the Esmee Fairbairn foundation called Writing Is Primary.
Writing is Primary - a report documenting a 15 month action research project on the teaching of writing in primary schools. It has been written for schools with head teachers wanting to take action to improve the teaching of writing across their school, lead teachers eager to develop their subject knowledge and teaching staff who would like to see their pupils leave primary school with a deeper understanding and enjoyment of what writing can be for them and what it can do in the world beyond the classroom.

The findings of the team of schools showed that ' by stimulating emotions and imagination these approaches gave pupils a reason to write, motivating them to plan, plot and sequence, work on and improve a piece of writing through several drafts.'

The full report is attached to this news item.

Bring that dynamic creative edge to the school and book a one day course with Picture the Music creator Philip Davis. To find out more contact us at info@picturethemusic.com Read about what other people are saying about Philip's workshops and courses here
Inset days available now - Full details of Picture the Music Create and The Creative Classroom are available here

Picture the Music Create - a one day course giving an in depth understanding of this powerful methodology
The Creative Classroom - a fun and interactive look at ways to bring a more dynamic purposeful edge to teaching and learning
Full details of the following courses are available on request
The Poetic Classroom - An in depth focus on using Picture the Music Create to generate stunning original poetry
Raising Motivation and Achievement in Creative Writing - Using Visual and auditory techniques to improve pupils motivation and achievement in Creative Writing

Discounts are given to schools that buy resources during the course - please ask for details

There are 5 courses now available for your school - every one geared to bring creativity back to the classroom - click here for full details

Philip is preparing to lead an innovative project in Netherfield Primary school in Nottingham - in the words of Head Teacher Sharon Jackson the project aims to develop ' self confidence and creativity as two gateways to learning - The reasons for underperformance in literacy are complex and often include wider societal factors such as gender roles, family issues, behaviour issues, peer pressure and self stereotyping, as well as issues around teaching and learning practices. One factor, however, that stands out above all others when it comes to boys' and girls' learning, is MOTIVATION...so creating experiential opportunities that truly engage them is crucial.'

The project will involve each child in the school creating imaginary worlds. There will eventually be six lands with a lake at their centre.

Philip will be working with every class in the school - Reception up to yr 6. Each class will experience sounds ( specially composed by Philip for the project ) and images of 7 landscapes - one for each Year group. Each yr group will produce writing and drawings of 'their' land. It is from these ideas that characters will emerge and the world will take shape.

Working alongside a chainsaw sculptor, forest worker, broadcaster and a public speaker - as well as the committed staff and parents at the school the 'world' will be built in the playground - with coracles for the lake and willow houses to live in.

Throughout the course of the project presentations will be made, a newspaper run and podcasts produced to report on progress and encourage the children to develop their ideas with others.

Philip will be keeping a blog with his thoughts of the project as it develops. The whole thing starts on the 26th Sept. To read the blog go to [www.picturethemusic.com]

EVALUATIONS NEEDED

To everyone using PTM create or PTM original please could you spare 5 mins to fill in our online evaluation form [www.picturethemusic.com]
Every piece of feedback we get helps develop more resources for you - many thanks...

Philip has recently delivered a workshop to lecturers and academics at City University in London. The programme director in the dept of journalism and Publishing Mary Ann Kernan said ' so exciting to see music being used in this way to such profound & enlightening effect '
There was also a visit to the university of Plymouth to talk to final year students just before they embark on their teaching careers - this consisted of a series of 3 workshops focusing on how Picture the Music can be used in the classroom.
There will be some interesting developments in the use of Picture the Music Create in other areas of education. We will keep you posted...

The Netherfield World project is going well with buildings put up in the playground and characters developed - the film of the project should be ready to see by march 2012. There have been so many positive creative outcomes so far - from songwriting and performance to poetry, model making, corricle making, lake building, story telling and more.
Philip also recently visited the British school in the Netherlands and had a fantastic time working with the staff and children - ' I had a brilliant time working with people who were vibrant creative thinkers - both students and staff - incredibly inspirational...'
In other news Philip will be working with the Girls day school trust to help staff deliver the creative curriculum that they have been working on.
Also - have a look at this film where Ken Robinson talks about the need for a more creative approach in schools - ken robinson film

It is going to be an exciting year with the release of the whole new world film which features Picture the Music in action with some fantastic outcomes.
Please keep in touch as well - any ideas you have about PTM - requests for new features - work examples - evaluations - we are always keen to hear them.
Remember if you would like Philip to speak at a conference or event then please contact us. Find out more by visiting the conferences section of the site.