The intention of the music curriculum at Biddick Hall is to help every child feel that they are musical, and to foster a life-long love of music. There is a focus on developing the skills, knowledge and understanding that the children need in order to be confident performers, composers and listeners. Children are introduced to music from around the world and across generations, teaching children to respect and appreciate the music of all traditions and communities.

Children will develop their skills in singing, playing tuned and untuned instruments, improvising and composing music, and listening and responding to music. They will develop an understanding of the history and cultural context of the music that they listen to and learn how music can be written down.

Our music curriculum helps children develop transferable skills such as team-working, leadership, creative thinking and problem solving, as well as presentation and performance skills. These skills are vital to children’s development as learners and have a wider application in their general lives outside of school.

We hold to the principle that taking part in musical activity brings about positive benefits for individuals, communities and schools. Singing specifically supports learning, personal and social development, promotes health and well-being and bonds communities of people like no other activity.  We follow the Sing Up Music Scheme from Nursery to Year 2, giving all pupils access to directed music teaching time. Our aim is to create a happy and engaging environment in which children can feel safe. 

We promote a shared understanding that everyone can sing and should have the opportunity to develop their musical skills. We aim for our pupils to experience the wider learning and developmental benefits that singing and music-making provides. We hope to foster a lifelong love of music by exposing the children to diverse musical experiences. 

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