Music
Music Policy – Ingleton Church of England Primary School
Intent
At Ingleton Church of England Primary School, we value music as an essential part of a broad and balanced curriculum. Music supports creativity, confidence, teamwork and emotional wellbeing, and plays an important role in worship and school life within our Christian ethos.
Our Music curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
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Develop musical knowledge and skills progressively from EYFS to Year 6
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Experience high-quality opportunities to sing, listen, compose and perform
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Build confidence and enjoyment in music-making
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Access the curriculum equitably, including pupils with SEND and those facing barriers to learning
This policy reflects the requirements of the National Curriculum for Music (DfE, 2014).
Implementation
Curriculum Structure
Music is taught in line with the National Curriculum and includes:
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Performing
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Composing
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Listening and appraising
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Understanding musical elements
We use Kapow Primary Music to support a well-sequenced, progressive curriculum that builds skills and knowledge year on year.
Teaching and Learning
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Music is taught regularly across all year groups.
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Lessons are practical, engaging and inclusive.
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Teachers model musical skills and vocabulary and provide opportunities for pupils to explore, practise and perform.
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Music is enhanced through assemblies, performances and collective worship.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
In EYFS, Music forms part of Expressive Arts and Design. Children:
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Sing songs and rhymes
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Explore sounds and instruments
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Move to music and develop a sense of beat
This ensures strong foundations for future musical learning.
Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring all pupils can succeed in Music. Lessons are adapted through:
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Scaffolding and adult support
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Visual aids, modelling and repetition
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Adapted instruments and activities
This ensures full participation and progress for all learners.
Assessment
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Assessment is formative and ongoing, based on observation and musical outcomes.
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Teachers use assessment to inform planning and support progression.
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The Music Lead monitors standards through lesson visits, pupil voice and work scrutiny.
Impact
As a result of our Music curriculum:
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Pupils make good progress in musical knowledge and skills
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Children participate confidently in singing, playing and performing
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Pupils use musical vocabulary appropriately
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All children are included and able to succeed
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Pupils leave primary school well-prepared for further musical learning