Music remains a statutory subject of the National Curriculum in Key Stages 1-3. Information about the programmes of study and attainment targets can be found on the .gov website - Music Programmes of Study
There are lots of resources and toolkits to help schools to plan and map their programmes to ensure that they meeting the requirements of both the National Curriculum and their students:
Curriculum Planning
- Primary Music Toolkit - Online toolkit for Primary Schools created by Dr Alison Daubney
- TriBorough Music Hub - Curriculum Guidance. Created by the Tri Borough Music Hub in London, this document contains information about:
- The new Ofsted Inspection Framework – Sep 2019;
- Writing a School Music Policy;
- Using the Self Evaluation Tool for Music in Schools.
It covers all phases from Early Years to Post-16 with specific SEND content.
- ISM National Curriculum Guidance - Guidance on the new National Curriculums for Primary and Secondary schools plus the ISM Assessment and Progression Framework (updated for 2019)
- New Music Curriculum - Secondary - The National Curriculum Expert Subject Advisory Group (ESAG) for Music has developed materials and guidance to support all primary and secondary schools in England in understanding and implementing the new National Curriculum and to provide a basis for their own curriculum planning.
- Successfully implementing the new primary music curriculum - Guidance produced by Music Mark
- A framework for progression - a framework to help teachers plan to support the musical progression of their students
Resources to help with delivering the Music Curriculum
- BBC Ten Pieces - Primary - resources developed by the BBC to engage students with classical music
- BBC Ten Pieces - Secondary - resources developed to engage secondary students
- BBC Ten Pieces - Inclusive Films and Resources - to support students with Special Educational Needs or visually or hearing impaired students
- Sing Up - extensive bank of resources to develop singing in your school. Schools participating in Hub projects such as Songfest receive free Sing Up membership
- The Philharmonia Guide to Orchestral Instruments - detailed descriptions, with supporting videos, of the instruments which make up an orchestra.
- Musical Bridges - resources and ideas to support musical transition from primary to secondary school
- The Short Guide to Accessible Music Education - a short guide compiled by Drake Music which signposts to useful organisations and resources
- How to make music activities accessible for deaf children and young people - This resource provides clear guidance and information to ensure that professionals can design and deliver music activities in which deaf children and young people can fully participate.
Training and Development
We recognise that many teachers are not music specialists but are expected to deliver a subject with which they do not feel confident. The Hub is commited to supporting teachers with the planning and delivery of music in the curriculum and offer a number of training opportunities. Information about forthcoming opportunities can be found on our Training and Support Page
