Following a successful career as a primary music specialist, Sue Nicholls became an advanced skills teacher, a post which allowed her to follow her passion for music education. Her books to date: 'Bobby Shaftoe clap your hands', 'Michael Finnigin tap your Chinigin', 'Music Express Foundation Stage', 'The handy band' and 'Pat-a-cake make and shake' - published by A&C Black, demonstrate an accessible and practical approach to delivering the music curriculum. Sue is currently a freelance music education consultant and teaches at two universities for BA QTS and PGCE students. She also serves on the representative council of NAME as co-chair for Primary and Early Years Focus Group.
Patricia Scott has devoted 37 years to music education as a teacher and music advisor, supporting practitioners and teachers at Foundation and all Key Stages. She has organised and delivered school and centrally-based courses, writing and publishing support materials including 'Time for a song', 'Practical ideas for music in the National Curriculum' and 'Policies, schemes of work and development plans'.
Sally Hickman has a wealth of early years experience, working as an early years professional in her own nursery for over 25 years. For the past ten years, Sally has been the Early Years Foundation Stage advisor for Rutland County Council, delivering training and support to early years practitioners across the price, voluntary and independent sector. Sally is co-author for Music Express Foundation Stage and is committed to promoting the welfare, early learning and development for our youngest children.