In the light of NC and OFSTED framework, should we teach Music?

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

A teacher reflects on embedding rhythm and pulse.

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

Using food names, children improvise rhythms.

Using a simple tune and lyric, children explore tempo and feel pulse.

Listening to an organ piece, children recap their knowledge of tempo.

Encouraging listening children identify instruments in Baroque style piece.

This student recounts his experiences and motivations of learning music at school.

Btec students are given an opportunity to reflect on their performance.

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students receive feedback and direction from their teacher.

In this lesson, Year 12 Btec students rehearse for their upcoming performance assessment.