Music At Wold Newton Foundation School.

Music at Wold Newton Foundation School

 Music is an integral part of our curriculum and school culture. Our ambition is for every child to develop a love of music, confidence as a performer and a deepening understanding of how music is created, performed and appreciated.

Our carefully sequenced music curriculum ensures that pupils build musical knowledge and skills progressively from Early Years through to Year 6. Through regular singing, instrumental learning, composition, listening and performance, pupils experience music as both a subject in its own right and a powerful tool to support learning across the curriculum.

Music at Wold Newton is inclusive, ambitious and enriched. All pupils have access to instrumental tuition, ensemble opportunities and live musical experiences, with financial support provided where needed. By the time pupils leave our school, they are confident musicians who enjoy performing, listening and creating music together.

Wold Newton Music Curriculum and Beyond!

Wold Newton Foundation School offers a vibrant and inclusive musical experience that enriches every child’s education. All pupils can, if they wish, take part in weekly Rocksteady Music sessions with a termly performance for parents, with pupil premium children offered a free place should they wish to take part. In Key Stage 2, every child learns the ukulele through weekly whole‑class lessons delivered by the Schools Music Service, who also treat the whole school to an annual live musical concert. Music-making extends into the community too: Class 3 perform at The Willows Residential Home each Christmas, and they also present a large-scale end‑of‑year musical extravaganza for families. Creativity thrives across the school—Class 2 have written and performed our own school song, inspired by our core values and produced using AI. Our choir takes centre stage each year at Young Voices at Sheffield Arena, performing to an audience of around 10,000, supported by staff who attend Young Voices teacher training. Children in Key Stage 1 and 2 also shine at the Bridlington Big and Little Sings at Bridlington Spa, while younger pupils can join our Key Stage 1 Singing Club. Music is woven into our celebrations, with the whole school singing in church for Harvest, Easter and Christmas, and our EYFS and Key Stage 1 pupils performing a much‑loved musical nativity for parents and carers each year. To deepen musical understanding, our music subject leader delivers weekly Music Appreciation sessions using BBC Ten Pieces as a creative stimulus. Together, these experiences create a rich, joyful and ambitious musical journey for every child at Wold Newton Foundation School

What pupils say:
• “We have music every week and learn new songs and instruments.”
• “Everyone gets to play the ukulele in Key Stage 2.”
• “We perform a lot – to the school, our parents and in the community.”
• “Music helps us remember things we learn in other subjects.”
• “It feels good to perform and be part of a group.”

What staff say:
• “The music curriculum is carefully planned to build knowledge and skills over time.”
• “Sing Up supports consistency, progression and assessment.”
• “Music is inclusive – no child is excluded due to cost or need.”
• “Pupils are confident performers because performance is a regular feature.”
• “Music supports wellbeing, memory and engagement across the curriculum.”

What leaders say:
• “Music is a valued subject with clear intent, strong implementation and measurable impact.”
• “All pupils receive high-quality curriculum music and enrichment.”
• “Assessment and progression are being embedded consistently.”
• “Provision builds cultural capital through live music and community engagement.”
• “Next steps are clearly identified and strategically planned.”

The Curriculum at Wold Newton Primary School. The Intent, implementation and impact of our curriculum- Music

Intent

At Wold Newton Foundation School, we want every child to enjoy music and feel confident as young musicians. Our curriculum is designed so all pupils can take part, make progress and experience a wide range of musical styles and traditions. We aim to help children develop the knowledge and skills they need to perform, compose and listen carefully to music, while also building their creativity and confidence. Music links with many other subjects, and we make the most of these opportunities so pupils can see how music connects to the wider world. We also want children to use their musical learning in real situations and for real audiences, helping them understand the purpose and joy of making music.

Implementation

Music is taught through a clear, well‑planned two‑year cycle that ensures pupils revisit and build on key musical ideas over time. Our progression documents set out how knowledge and skills develop from year to year, helping pupils grow steadily in confidence and ability. We use the support of specialist musicians and visiting teachers to enrich lessons and inspire pupils.

We place a strong emphasis on musical vocabulary and reading skills, as understanding key terms helps children talk about and improve their work. Lessons are designed to be practical, engaging and creative, encouraging pupils to enjoy music and develop their talents.

In line with the National Curriculum, all pupils have opportunities to:

• Perform, listen to, review and evaluate a wide range of music.

• Sing and use their voices with increasing control.

• Create and compose their own music.

• Learn to play a musical instrument.

• Explore how music is created and communicated.

• Develop their understanding of musical vocabulary and notation.

Impact

By the time they leave each key stage, pupils will know more, remember more and be able to do more in music. They will have a secure understanding of musical ideas and vocabulary, and they will be able to apply their skills in different situations—whether performing, composing or listening. We expect to see growing confidence, creativity and accuracy in their musical work.

We check the impact of our curriculum through talking to pupils, looking at their work, observing performances and seeing how well they can use what they’ve learned. This helps us understand how effectively they are progressing and how well they are developing as musicians.