At Valence Primary School the intention is that all children grow into competent musicians. Through singing, playing, evaluating, analysing and composing music, children can explore a range of music including a diverse variety of musical periods, styles, traditions and musical genres.
Intent
At Valence Primary School the intention is that all children grow into competent musicians. Through singing, playing, evaluating, analysing and composing music, children can explore a range of music including a diverse variety of musical periods, styles, traditions and musical genres. We encourage the children to use the musical language they learn through lessons to take part in discussions around a variety of music. Children are encouraged to value the importance of music in the wider community and as a way to express themselves in the experiences they take part in, in a variety of different contexts. We hope that children will leave Valence valuing music as part of their culture, history and wellbeing whilst keeping it authentic to themselves and their future.
Implementation
In EYFS, KS1 and KS2, teachers deliver music lessons following the National Curriculum guidance. This is enabled through using the Charanga scheme of work, but teachers are also encouraged to link any musical learning to the topics that are being taught.
In some year groups, we have a music specialist teacher to teach whole class instrument lessons, which is essential to their musical learning.
Throughout their time at Valence, children are given the opportunity to share their musicianship outside of lessons through:
- Singing assemblies
- Assemblies
- Choir
- Special occasions and events.
- Year group productions
