Music
At Barton Moss, our Music curriculum is designed to provide children with a comprehensive and engaging experience that fosters musical skills and an appreciation for the history and cultural context of music. Our aim is for students to develop the ability to sing, play tuned and untuned instruments, improvise, and compose music, while also gaining essential transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and creative thinking—all vital for their future aspirations and preparation for Key Stage 3.
We follow the Kapow Curriculum, which adopts a holistic approach to music education. This curriculum is structured around several interrelated strands: Performing, Listening, Composing, History of Music, and the Inter-related Dimensions of Music. Each five-lesson unit integrates these strands within a cross-curricular topic, designed to capture pupils' imaginations and foster a genuine enthusiasm for music.
Class teachers will utilise the progression of skills document tailored for each year group to ensure that lessons are both engaging and appropriately challenging. By revisiting and building upon previously learned skills, we aim to enhance each child’s musical development.
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Confidence in Musical Expression: Children will become confident performers, composers, and listeners, capable of expressing themselves musically in and beyond the classroom.
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All children’s outcomes will demonstrate at least 100% good outcomes or better.
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At least 50% of monitored books will exhibit outstanding evidence of engagement, showcasing children’s ability to know and remember more about music as linked to the curriculum intent.
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All music books will include assessments and reflective stages throughout the term (such as star sheets, assessments, reading, and progress maps), illustrating children’s ability to retain and recall musical concepts.
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At the end of EYFS, we expect at least 75% of children to achieve the relevant music objectives.
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By the end of Years 1, 2, and 3, we aim for at least 65% of children to be at age-related expectations, with 10% achieving above.
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By the end of Years 4, 5, and 6, we aim for at least 75% of children to be at age-related expectations, with 15% achieving above.
- Pupil Voice and Book Looks: Regular assessments and conversations will ensure that staff are aware of which children are actively engaged in music activities, both within school and outside, as well as identifying those who demonstrate potential for further development.
Through this structured and supportive approach to music education, we hope to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for music while equipping children with essential skills that will serve them well in their future educational journeys and beyond.