Intent:
At Robertswood School, we use Music Express, a published scheme of work, to deliver the Early Years Curriculum and the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 & 2. The scheme of work provides a foundation for the knowledge, vocabulary and skills which will be developed further in Key Stage 2. The scheme of work is flexible, creative and makes cross curricular links. The range of resources within Music Express supports teachers who are non-specialists.
Implementation:
In EYFS, pupils are taught the knowledge and skills for ‘Exploring and Using Media and Materials’ and ‘Being Imaginative’ using a thematic approach outlined in our EYFS Curriculum for Expressive Arts and Design (see EYFS Curriculum). The themes are linked to the Music Express Scheme of Work for Key Stage 1 to ensure progression as pupils move from EYFS to Key Stage 1. To see the EYFS Curriculum with links to KS1, please click the links below:
In Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) the music curriculum is taught each week by class teachers using a published music scheme - Music express is taught each week, using a rolling programme to ensure that the knowledge and skills are taught to all pupils during the Key Stage, taking account of the mixed-age structure of our classes.
In year 4 and year 5 specialist teachers are used to deliver the specific learning of African drums and the ukulele respectively.
Progress and Assessment:
EYFS
Regular observations and assessments of learning are recorded in la learning journey and contribute to a summative assessment at the end of EYFS using the Early Years Outcomes for Expressive Arts and Design.
KS1 and KS2
Regular, ongoing observational assessments are made and these contribute to a summative assessment at the end of the year as report writing.
Impact:
Our pupils enjoy singing and creating music with percussion instruments and technology.
They engage with different styles of music and are keen to share their opinions. Some of our pupils sing in public performances, singing tunefully and confidently. Children are able to access extra-curricular music clubs such as recorder
The impact of the curriculum will be reviewed at the end of the year through observations and assessments of pupils’ learning and through pupil discussions about their learning, which includes discussion of their thoughts, ideas, processing and evaluations of work.
Nursery
Musical instruments – their name & sound
Loud and quiet
Rhythm
Musical instruments – their name & sound
Beat and tempo
Rhythm
Reception
Beat and tempo
Structure
Loud and quiet
High and low
Texture
Timbre
Year 1
Exploring sounds (Weather)
Beat and pitch (Our School)
Exploring sounds and beat
Exploring sounds (Our School)
Singing performance
Exploring sounds and beat
Performance and pitch
Year 2
Exploring sounds
Pitch
Timbre, tempo and dynamics
Exploring rhythmic patterns
Beat, sounds Instruments and symbols
Pulse and rhythm/performance singing
Year 3
Exploring descriptive sounds
Exploring arrangements
Exploring sound colours
Exploring rhythmic patterns and beat
Exploring pentatonic scales
Exploring singing games
Year 4
Drumming
Drumming performance
Year 5
Ukulele
Ukulele performance
Year 6
Composing music
History of Music
Music 2022 - 2023 (pdf)
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