Curriculum Planning
Planning a progressive and inclusive music curriculum can be a real challenge for primary subject leads. From limited budgets and non-specialist staff to inconsistent instrumental use and pressure to meet Ofsted expectations, the barriers are real, but they’re not insurmountable.
Subject leaders and teachers lack technical knowledge and confidence
'over two thirds of primary schools don't use specialist music teachers with 44% of lessons taught by non-specialists'
We offer CPD and planning support for non specialist staff especially in KS1 freeing up funding and scheduling for more advanced, specialist music provision.
Schools are struggling to meet all the ofsted requirements for music
'Ofsted identified composition and improvisation as the weakest areas in music provision, with extra time needed to build these skills'
We can consult on your current offering, building a school wide progression plan that builds skills year on year
Budget constraints
'Many schools cite budget constraints as a barrier to music delivery, especially when choosing between music and other priorities'
We can advise on the best use of resources avoid wasting money on the latest fad software and instead build up a practical well sequenced set of instruments that can support learning across key stages for many year to come.
Limited access to instrumental and vocal tuition
'only 40% of schools provide whole class instrumental lessons during the school day'
We can work with your schools individual needs to provide high quality WCET for schools and can facilitate instrumental purchase and hire
