Music Development Plan

 

At Mrs Ethelston’s Primary School, we believe that music is an essential part of nurturing each child’s unique God-given talents and contributing to their holistic development. Our music curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love and deep appreciation of music in every pupil, supporting their academic, personal, and spiritual growth within our Christian community.

Our Music Development Plan outlines our commitment to delivering a high-quality, progressive music education for all pupils from Reception through to Year 6. Key priorities of the plan include:

  • Ensuring that all pupils engage in at least one hour of music teaching each week, reflecting our ambition for a broad and balanced curriculum where foundation subjects are equally valued.
  • Developing a thoughtfully sequenced music curriculum that builds skills and knowledge progressively, enabling pupils to grow in confidence, resilience, and musical fluency over time.
  • Providing rich opportunities for pupils to sing, play instruments, compose, and perform music, both within lessons and through extracurricular activities, fostering a culture of flourishing and strong personal development.
  • Strengthening our partnerships with local music hubs and external providers to enhance the quality and breadth of our music offer, enriching pupils’ cultural capital and musical experiences.
  • Investing in high-quality resources, instruments, and technology to support engaging and effective music teaching and learning.
  • Offering tailored professional development for all staff to build their confidence and expertise in delivering our ambitious music curriculum.

Through this plan, we aim to ensure that every pupil at Mrs Ethelston’s flourishes as a musician, equipped with a lifelong appreciation of music’s power to inspire, connect, and uplift. We look forward to nurturing our pupils’ musical journeys in line with our vision of deep Christian roots, nurturing strong growth, and flourishing children.

 

 

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