At King’s Academy Northern Parade, our Music curriculum is designed to inspire creativity, develop musical understanding, and foster a lifelong love of music. Through our carefully structured approach, we ensure that all children, regardless of their background or starting points, have the opportunity to engage in high-quality musical experiences that enrich their learning journey.

Our Music curriculum follows the online scheme KAPOW!, which provides a comprehensive and engaging framework for teaching music. The units of learning have been thoughtfully selected by our subject lead to ensure progression, enjoyment, and accessibility for all. Each lesson within KAPOW! aligns with the National Curriculum statements, enabling our pupils to develop a strong foundation in musical knowledge, skills, and appreciation. This structured yet flexible approach ensures that children experience a rich and diverse music education, exploring a variety of genres, cultures, and musical traditions.

We believe that children thrive when given the freedom to express themselves creatively. Our Music curriculum allows pupils to develop confidence in their abilities, encouraging them to experiment with sound, compose their own music, and perform both individually and collaboratively. Through singing, playing instruments, listening, and appraising, pupils develop not only their musical skills but also their ability to communicate, collaborate, and think critically. The carefully sequenced KAPOW! progression of skills ensures that children build on prior knowledge, deepening their understanding and refining their abilities as they move through the school.

Music is a subject that naturally supports and enhances learning across the curriculum. Our curriculum ensures that children develop transferable skills that benefit them in other areas of their education. The problem-solving and pattern-recognition skills required in music link directly to mathematical thinking, while the understanding of rhythm, pitch, and timbre supports literacy development in reading and writing. Additionally, musical notation encourages children to think creatively, enhancing their ability to interpret and construct meaning in a range of contexts.

Our inclusive and engaging approach to Music ensures that all children can access and enjoy the subject, regardless of their prior experiences or abilities. By fostering a love of learning and a passion for musical expression, we provide children with opportunities to develop resilience, self-discipline, and a sense of achievement. Our aim is for every pupil at King’s Academy Northern Parade to leave with a deep appreciation of music, equipped with skills that will support their learning and personal growth in all areas of their lives.