At Rowlatts Mead, we believe music is a powerful way for children to express themselves, build confidence, and develop creativity. Our curriculum provides every child with opportunities to sing, perform, compose and listen to a wide range of musical styles and traditions.
Our Approach
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Progression of skills – Children build on their musical knowledge each year, developing their ability to listen, respond, create and perform with increasing confidence.
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Practical and engaging lessons – Music is taught through active experiences such as singing, playing instruments, body percussion, and simple composition activities.
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Inclusion for all – Every child is encouraged to participate and enjoy music, regardless of previous experience or ability.
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Links across learning – Where appropriate, music is connected to other subjects and themes, helping children see how it enriches culture, history and daily life.
In the Classroom
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Children are introduced to both contemporary and classical pieces, broadening their understanding of different genres.
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Performing together builds teamwork and resilience, whether through class ensembles, whole-school singing, or special events.
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Composing and improvising activities allow children to be creative, developing their own ideas using voices, instruments and technology.
Our Commitment
We use the Leicestershire Music Curriculum as the foundation for our planning, which provides a clear structure and progression of skills. This ensures consistency and high-quality teaching while giving our teachers the flexibility to tailor lessons to our children and community.
Our aim is for every pupil to leave Rowlatts Mead with not only strong musical skills but also a lasting appreciation and enjoyment of music that they carry into later life.
