The National Curriculum Music 2000 describes the knowledge, skills and understanding contained in the programmes of study as the development of 4 basic elements: performing, composing, listening and appraising.

Development and progression of these basic elements is made in the following

areas:

* Performing skills: controlling sounds through singing and playing;

* Composing skills: creating and developing musical ideas;

* Listening and applying knowledge and understanding; and

* Appraising skills: responding and reviewing,

The 4 elements are interlinked and should be taught with language, ICT and health & safety aspects in mind.

The school uses the LCP Music Resource file as the basis for its scheme of work. The LCP Resource file is based around the QCA Music Schemes of Work. It provides additional details, activities, accompaniments and recordings to

support teachers in using the QCA unit and implementing the requirements of

the revised NC Music 2000. Each year group is provided with an overall timetable to show what is to be taught and when.

In addition, each year group receives descant recorder tuition, using the Recorder Magic series. Years 3 and 4 will receive recorder tuition for a term and years 5 and 6 will receive tuition for half a term. Children are encouraged to buy their own recorders, however the school has 30 descant recorders for those who do not.

Children are encouraged to take instrumental lessons arranged privately by their parents or through the school instrumental teaching scheme. We currently have on offer the piano, strings, guitar and woodwind peripatetic teachers. Children are encouraged to take part in one of the Sutton Schools' orchestras. A formal concert is given once a year for all those children who have instrumental lessons inside or outside school. There is also a choir club for children in years 5 and 6.

The Fairfield Halls Music Festival provides the opportunity for these children to give a formal performance to a wider audience. The choir also performs in the Christmas production and the formal concert held at school for instrumentalists.

In Years 5 and 6, music should take up about 45 minutes of curriculum time per week. For Years 3 and 4, it should take up about 40 minutes per week. It should be noted that hymn practice is also included in some of this time.

Adjustments will be made for children who have specific educational needs. During the planning stage, teachers will either alter the task set or provide appropriate support during lessons to facilitate access to all activities. Specific children's needs will be provided for in line with the school's policy on SEN.

We will endeavour to recognise those pupils whose talent and performance in music is above that which is expected for their age. .

Teachers will plan suitably challenging work to maximise pupils' progression and development in music

The use of ICT in music is in the early stages of development. Opportunities for ICT are provided for in some of the LCP units. The purpose of using ICT in music is to enhance children's learning and should not replace other musical activities.. ICT is used in the following

four areas in relation to music:

             * Keyboards

* Tape recorders

* CD players

* Computer software.

This document will be regularly updated and will take into account any future developments. The co-ordinator will also monitor and evaluate the teaching and resource material used in music to ensure effective learning.