Music Statement of Intent

At St Michael with St John, we follow the Junior Jam scheme with lessons delivered by specialist music teachers. The scheme is informed by the National Curriculum for Music and ensures a clear progression of musical skills from Reception to Year 6. Music is an integral part of our curriculum with all pupils receiving a dedicated 45-minute lesson each week.

Our music lessons are designed to provide pupils with a broad range of musical experiences and are inclusive and accessible to all learners. Every year pupils study three core subjects: Music Theory with Keyboards, Song writing with Glockenspiels and Singing, which are delivered across three half terms throughout the year. The remaining three half terms within an academic year are instrument-focused, whole-class tuition in order to ensure pupils have the opportunity to perform on a variety of tuned and untuned instrumentation from a wide range of different cultures.

Music lesson plans have been devised in-line with both the National Curriculum and Model Music Guidance Non-Statutory Guidance (2021). Through these lessons, pupils will access a broad range of music-making experiences and will gain the skills to develop a lifelong passion for music.