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Music Statement of Intent
At Little Leigh Primary School we make music an enjoyable learning experience. We encourage children to participate in a variety of musical experiences through which we aim to build up the confidence of all children. Our teaching focuses on developing the children’s ability to sing in tune and with other people. Through singing songs, children learn about the structure and organisation of music. We teach them to listen and to appreciate different forms of music. As children get older, we expect them to maintain their concentration for longer and to listen to more extended pieces of music. Children develop descriptive skills in music lessons when learning about how music can represent feelings and emotions. We teach them the disciplined skills of recognising pulse and pitch. Also, we teach the children how to work with others to compose music and perform for an audience.
Subject Leader Curriculum Intent, Implementation and Impact Overview |
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Subject: Music |
Subject Leader: Jaki King |
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Intent |
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To build a musical curriculum which develops learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge and improved well-being.
To promote a love of music and singing across a broadened curriculum so that all children know more, remember more and understand more.
Research link/Cultural Capital
Research suggests that arts participation has a greater effect on average for younger learners and, in some cases for disadvantaged pupils and benefits have been found in both primary and secondary schools. Wider benefits include more positive attitudes to learning and increased well-being. Opportunities will be provided for theatre/musical visits. Visits from musicians.
Implementation
Clear and comprehensive scheme of work in line with the National Curriculum through Charanga/Sing-Up.
Teaching and learning should show progression across all key stages within the strands of music.
Once Covid restrictions are eased: Professional musicians with teaching experience to work with Years Two, Three and Four.
Children get access to being taught by real musicians.
A love of playing an instrument promoted and encouraged in their ability to do so as a form of expression.
Scope for children’s participation and wider opportunities for performing to greater audiences will be increased and therefore musical benefits greatened.
All children get experience of performing to a wider audience. Children will be aware of opportunities available and possibility of accessing them.
Impact
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Curriculum Content
Below are some examples of Music based Knowledge Organisers and how Music is embedded into the curriculum.
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Trips and Enrichment Visits
Children from KS2 choir have been involved with local history and cultural events.
Year 5 classes took part in a singing experience which involves the local town.
Linked in with our Growth Mindset and Personal Best ethos, children are encouraged to develop their pupil character.
KS2 Choir sing in local residential homes, especially at Christmas time.
Cultural capital is built into the curriculum with trips to music events such as Young Voices, singing at Chester Cathedral and Cheshire Show.
Music workshops from BBC Philharmonic have been arranged for KS1 children.
Children focus on a famous composer in each year group.
Our Wonderful Experiences
Check back over the next term to see our blogs and exciting musical experiences.