At Kiveton Park Meadows, music is an integral part of our learning journey. We aim to nurture each child’s musical abilities, creativity, and appreciation for music, helping them explore, perform, and compose with confidence.

 

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Our Goals

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Through our structured music curriculum, pupils develop skills in composition, singing, performance, and appraisal. We encourage children to make informed musical choices, reflect on their own work and that of others, and work with growing independence. Our approach fosters creativity, self-expression, and a lifelong love of music.

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Why Music Matters

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Learning music enriches the educational experience and supports personal development. It encourages individuality, creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking. Our curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore their talents, develop confidence, and appreciate the role of music in culture and society.

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Our Music Development Plan

 

Our Music Development Plan highlights the school’s music offer, successes, and wider opportunities. It demonstrates how pupils experience music throughout their learning journey at Kiveton Park Meadows.

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Our Music Curriculum

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Music is taught through themed units, skill-building exercises, and creative projects where children can apply their learning. The curriculum covers progression from Year 3 to Year 6, ensuring children build on their knowledge and skills each year.

Children in KS2 have the opportunity to learn an instrument through our partnership with Rotherham Music Service.

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How Music is Taught

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​Lessons combine subject knowledge with composing, performing, listening, and appraising skills. Music learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom, allowing for diverse, engaging experiences.

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Who We Learn About

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Pupils explore the work of famous composers from history, such as JS Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Rimsky-Korsakov, as well as contemporary composers like Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

 

Supporting Every Learner

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Our music curriculum is inclusive. Adaptations for pupils with SEND or additional needs include accessible instruments (hand drums, shakers, chime bars), sensory activities such as exploring vibrations and sound textures, visual aids, simplified notation, and call-and-response techniques. These ensure all children can fully participate and enjoy music-making.