Parents
What you need to know.....
SCHOOLS MUSIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The refreshed National Plan for Music Education, published in June 2022 recommends all schools have a Music Development Plan in place to show their ongoing commitment to the development of music in their school. This is currently a work in progress to be completed by September 2023. It will published on the website once approved.
THE MODEL MUSIC CURRICULUM
The 2021 Model Music Curriculum (MMC) sits at the heart of the Government’s agenda for supporting curriculum music in schools during Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. The curriculum development has been teacher led, with input from leading musicians and education sector bodies.
The power of music
Music is all around us. It is the soundtrack to our lives. Music connects us through people and places in our ever-changing world. It is creative, collaborative, celebratory and challenging. In our schools, music can bring communities together through the shared endeavour of whole-school singing, ensemble playing, experimenting with the creative process and, through the love of listening to friends and fellow pupils, performing. The sheer joy of music making can feed the soul of a school community, enriching each student while strengthening the shared bonds of support and trust which make a great school.
The aim of the Model Music Curriculum
The aim of the MMC is to ensure a universal provision of music education, for all pupils in all schools. In time and resources, this provision is as follows:
At Key Stages 1 and 2, pupils should receive a minimum of one hour of teaching a week; this may take the form of short sessions spread across the week.
In Years 3 or 4, it is recommended that each class should start a whole-class instrumental programme lasting a minimum of one term. The mandatory term will be supported by teachers from the local Music Education Hub. Opportunities for development should continue beyond the mandatory term.
There should be access to both rhythmic and melodic instruments in Key Stages 1 and 2; this may be as part of the whole-class instrumental programme and/or in other classroom teaching.
What you might like to know.....
Mrs. Nagle is our full-time Music Teacher who before coming to our school had worked extensively throughout the borough delivering high quality music lessons to primary schools. She has networked throughout the industry to develop connections with The John Lyon Trust, the London Chamber Orchestra, the London Children's Ballet Company and the London Youth Choir to name a few, all of who have supported and brought new projects and experiences to the school.
If you would like to meet Mrs. Nagle to discuss any element of the Music curriculum, please contact her via the school email address office@kpjs.harrow.sch.uk
INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS IN SCHOOL
Violin lessons in small groups are currently available in school during the school day. Please contact Mrs. Nagle for further details via the school office office@kpjs.harrow.sch.uk
INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
Harrow Music Hub provide small group instrumental lessons after school. https://www.harrowmusic.org/parents/ or