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A skills-based, spiral curriculum personalised for the school is used to ensure progression and provide links to other areas of the curriculum.
Our progression framework is based on the Music Express scheme, with all units being tailored to match the diversity and cultural mix of our school. Musical skills and the inter-related dimensions of music are taught effectively through the curricular components of singing, playing instruments, composing and listening and reviewing. Music notation is taught with a real emphasis on the pedagogy of ‘sound before sight’ (musical concepts are taught and embedded aurally before being associated with visual representations). We acknowledge that the vast majority of children come to school with musical experiences which have contributed to their aural memory, therefore we aim to ensure that their music lessons in school build upon their prior musical experience. |
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How we teach music
A progression of musical skills overview for KS1 and KS2, which is based on the National Curriculum aims and programmes of study, is used as a basis for planning units of work. Within this progression of skills, the curricular components of musical learning (singing, playing, improvising, composing and listening) are presented individually to ensure that they are included in the planning and assessment.
Although some units of work focus on a particular aspect of musical learning, we understand that musical learning happens in a holistic fashion. Therefore, all the components are present, to a greater or lesser extent, throughout the music curriculum.
Pupils are taught to explore the inter-related dimensions of music through playing the instruments whilst developing key skills and techniques.
Pupils have the opportunity to learn additional instruments with visiting instrumental teachers with Harrow Music Service. We offer opportunities for all pupils to play Djembes and Steel Pans with specialist music teachers. Mrs Matty, our subject leader, is a specialist music teacher and teaches music across the school.
Useful Links
BBC Music (Key Stage 1)
BBC Music (Key Stage 2)
Subject Leadership
Our subject leader is Mrs Matty.
Information to Download (click to download)
Subject Guide
Learning Journey
Subject Progression Map
A progression of musical skills overview for KS1 and KS2, which is based on the National Curriculum aims and programmes of study, is used as a basis for planning units of work. Within this progression of skills, the curricular components of musical learning (singing, playing, improvising, composing and listening) are presented individually to ensure that they are included in the planning and assessment.
Although some units of work focus on a particular aspect of musical learning, we understand that musical learning happens in a holistic fashion. Therefore, all the components are present, to a greater or lesser extent, throughout the music curriculum.
Pupils are taught to explore the inter-related dimensions of music through playing the instruments whilst developing key skills and techniques.
Pupils have the opportunity to learn additional instruments with visiting instrumental teachers with Harrow Music Service. We offer opportunities for all pupils to play Djembes and Steel Pans with specialist music teachers. Mrs Matty, our subject leader, is a specialist music teacher and teaches music across the school.
Useful Links
BBC Music (Key Stage 1)
BBC Music (Key Stage 2)
Subject Leadership
Our subject leader is Mrs Matty.
Information to Download (click to download)
Subject Guide
Learning Journey
Subject Progression Map
