Music

Executive Curriculum Summary MusicMusic is central to the community and culture of the school and permeates many aspects of school life. All pupils, whatever their heritage, status or family income, have access to and participate in aspirational and stimulating musical learning every week. Music education is integral to the whole school curriculum and therefore:

• All children take part in a whole class curriculum music lesson every week that is underpinned by a comprehensive methodology and sequential skills-based progression framework.
• A range of topic-linked music enrichment projects are offered to all classes across school.
• Pupils are encouraged to take part in a range of music clubs, instrumental/vocal lessons.
• A specialist teacher is employed to lead music across the school.
• Teachers participate in regular professional development opportunities and take an active role in the weekly curriculum music lessons.

Musical learning is based upon a coherent, sequential, and sustained methodology that allows every pupil the best opportunity to take part, express themselves and develop their individual and collective identity. We aim to always ensure that music making is relevant and practical with diversity and inclusion at its heart.
Bury Music Service Long Term Overview

Music Development Plan 2024 2025Music Development Plan 2026 2027

Learning and Teaching Newsletters

To further support your child's learning at home and strengthen the connection between school and home, we encourage families to regularly visit our Learning and Teaching Newsletter section. The newsletters are directly linked to the curriculum and provide valuable information about current learning, key knowledge and skills, retrieval and retention activities, practical ways to reinforce learning at home and events in the local area directly linked to the Learning without Limits curriculum content. They also showcase hands-on experiences, enrichment opportunities, and enhancements that bring the curriculum to life for our pupils. Please visit the Learning and Teaching Newsletter section here: https://www.gorsefieldprimary.school/News/Newsletters/

Curriculum Impact Statements 

Our curriculum impact statements celebrate the success of our children, showcasing how our rich and inspiring curriculum empowers them to thrive, achieve their full potential, and develop learners who excel at Gorsefield.  They reflect the meaningful progress our children make and our commitment to continuous growth and excellence. We use the Curriculum Impact Statements to feed into the school development plan and ensure that our teaching continually evolves to meet the needs of all learners, driving high standards, equity and a passion for learning, within music, across the school.