Music

Intent

At Highfield Schools, we want children to develop a love of music through singing, playing instruments and listening to a wide range of sounds. Music builds confidence, creativity and enjoyment, giving children a meaningful way to express themselves.

Implementation

• Music is taught weekly using the Kapow Scheme, alongside bespoke resources, which provide clear, engaging and progressive lessons.
• Children learn to sing expressively, keep a steady beat, explore rhythm, understand musical elements and play tuned and untuned instruments.
• Lessons include listening to live and recorded music, composing, improvising and learning about musicians from different cultures and times.
• Enrichment includes workshops, performances, instrumental opportunities and class music projects.
• Activities are adapted so all children can participate confidently.

Impact

By the end of KS1, children will:

• Sing and play with growing control
• Understand basic musical elements (pitch, rhythm, tempo, dynamics)
• Listen with focus and respond to music
• Create simple musical ideas
• Enjoy music as a form of expression

By the end of KS2, children will:

• Sing and play with accuracy, confidence and expression
• Use notation to read, perform and create music
• Compose and improvise using a wider musical vocabulary
• Understand music from different cultures, traditions and historical periods
• Evaluate and discuss music using appropriate terminology

Our music specialist assess progress through observation, participation and musical responses. Music is celebrated through performances, assemblies and class recordings.

Music Development Plan