Music provision is a real strength at Whiteheath Infants School, where it is taught with enthusiasm and creativity across all year groups. Our curriculum and co-curricular music opportunities aim to inspire a lifelong love of music and provide a foundation for musical development.

Each class is supported by a dedicated set of age-appropriate musical instruments, including percussion, xylophones, and glockenspiels. These are integrated across the curriculum to enhance learning in both music-specific and broader educational contexts.

Music Curriculum
Music is taught in thematic unites, lessons typically delivered each term. These lessons follow the National Curriculum and the Dimensions scheme, covering key aspects of music such as singing, composing, performing, listening, and responding to music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical contexts. While not delivered on a weekly basis, our block lessons are carefully structured to maximize engagement and musical development during the concentrated learning periods.

Our music curriculum aims to inspire creativity, enjoyment, and a deeper understanding of music. It also fosters personal and social skills such as self-confidence, teamwork, and discipline. Children of all abilities are encouraged to develop their musical potential, with their achievements celebrated within the school community.

Singing and Performance Opportunities
Every child participates in a weekly Singing Assembly led by the school’s music coordinator. In these sessions, guided by the principles of The Voices Foundation, children explore their vocal abilities through fun and interactive activities. This regular assembly supports the development of vocal skills, confidence, and group singing.

The school choir, currently open to Year 2 pupils, also performs at the Christmas and Summer Fayres.  Pupils also prepare songs for other school events such as seasonal assemblies and performances throughout the year.

Musical Enrichment and Experiences
We are committed to enriching our pupils' musical experiences beyond the classroom. Highlights include:

• Live Performances: Visits from professional musicians, such as instrumentalists and vocalists, who perform and interact with pupils.
• Workshops and Interactive Sessions: Events like drumming workshops, demonstrations by visiting musicians, and performances from local school ensembles.
• Outdoor Music: Pupils have opportunities to engage with outdoor musical instruments located around the school, allowing them to explore and create music in an informal setting.

Our children playing the outdoor instruments

       Children enjoying this                   Music display used to support

 year’s Drumming Workshop                         Singing Assemblies