Music
Our vision
At Hobletts Manor Infants and Nursery School, music is an important part of a broad and enriching curriculum. We want every child to experience the enjoyment of making music and to see themselves as a musician.
Children encounter music from different periods, genres, traditions and cultures. These experiences broaden their musical understanding and support creativity, self-expression and confidence.
What children learn
In Nursery and Reception, children sing familiar songs, explore instruments, move in response to music and experiment with rhythm and sound. Songs and music are part of play, daily routines and wider learning, helping children develop their listening, memory, coordination and confidence.
In Years 1 and 2, children learn to sing, listen, play, improvise, compose and perform. They experiment with sounds and select and combine them to communicate musical ideas. Children develop an understanding of musical elements such as pulse, rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics. They learn to listen attentively, recognise instruments and describe music using increasingly precise vocabulary.
How learning develops
Musical knowledge and skills are carefully sequenced and revisited. Teachers explicitly model singing, playing, listening and composing before children practise and apply their learning.
Repetition helps children develop accuracy, control and confidence. As they progress, children perform with increasing independence and create more deliberate musical responses.
Inclusion and enrichment
Adaptations may include visual or Widgit-supported vocabulary, alternative instruments, adjusted volume, ear defenders and different ways of responding to music. These enable every child, including children with SEND, to participate successfully.
Learning is enriched through visiting musicians, African drumming, Electric Umbrella, church visits and school or charity performances. These experiences allow children to encounter live music and recognise that music is made and enjoyed throughout their community and beyond.
By the end of Year 2
Children can sing, play, listen, create and perform with growing confidence. They have developed a repertoire of songs, musical knowledge and practical skills and can talk about music using appropriate vocabulary.