Overview of the NQMT Development Scheme
Launched in January 2023, the Newly Qualified Development Scheme is a free 2-year mentoring and CPD programme open to Newly Qualified Music Therapists. In the first year, recipients of the scheme access monthly group mentoring with an experienced Music Therapist and also attend a monthly online CPD event. In the second year, the mentoring and CPD events transition to bi-monthly, providing a pathway through which further support can be accessed during the first two years of professional practice.
Co-production is at the heart of the NQMT scheme, and so each year the cohort of NQ Therapists provide suggestions of what CPD they wish to access. This can range from how to set up freelance work, gain additional music technology skills to further verbal intervention training and case studies. In the second year, the CPD events take on a more experiential approach, for example looking to provide further ways to build on additional skills such as developing innovative practice, leadership skills or marketing.
The BAMT Board and Core Team are proud to support this free scheme which provides invaluable support, connection and a sense of community during the transition from training into qualified registration.