Music is a universal language, that regardless of areas of need, our children can express themselves through. Music aims to inspire our children to develop a love of music, understand their talents as musicians while developing skills of self-confidence, creativity and sense of personal pride and achievement.

From Lower School to Post 16, our approach is practical and inclusive, allowing children to engage with live and recorded performances, opportunities to listen, review and evaluate music from a range of genres, styles and traditions and ultimately develop their own personal musical taste and choices. Children learn to sing and use their voices alongside a range of instruments to create and compose music on their own or collaboratively with others. They explore the inter-related dimensions of music: pitch, dynamics, tempo, timbre and notation. These skills all supporting developments into adulthood with links to listening, responding to others and creative thinking.

Alongside weekly lessons, children have the opportunity to take part in a range of enrichment opportunities each year:

• Christmas Performances (Y3-Y8)
• Options Performances in Autumn and Summer (Y10-Y14)
• Young Voices at Sheffield Arena (Mixed ages)
• Nexus Choir (Y3-Y6)
• One Voice (Mixed ages)
• School Choir Events
• Whole School Assemblies

During these events, parent/carers are invited to support and celebrate their child’s personal achievements. Further showcases are shared on Class Dojo to develop positive self-esteem and communication at home around creative opportunities. We also have links to external providers like Rotherham Music Service, Live Music Now and Music Mark, which we have been awarded recognition for Ambition and Quality for 2025-2026, to provide creative arts opportunities beyond our local community.

Our curriculum offer allows our children to enjoy music as performers, composers and listeners, understanding the ability to creatively express themselves but also reflecting on themself and others, valuing their ideas and responses, while developing resilience and tolerance. Children also show increasing self-confidence, positive mental health and can use music to improve their personal wellbeing.