Music: A Skill for Life

At Oxley, we believe that music is an essential part of a child’s development and a crucial skill for life. Learning music helps children develop a wide range of abilities, from the physical action of using an instrument to the mathematical skills needed to keep a pulse. These skills are directly transferable to other areas of the curriculum, allowing our children to flourish and prepare for their future.

A Holistic Approach to Music Education

Our music curriculum is designed to engage and inspire our children, providing them with opportunities to explore various aspects of music, including:

• Singing: Developing vocal skills and exploring a range of musical genres.
• Composing: Nurturing creativity and understanding the components of composition.
• Performing: Building confidence and showcasing their musical talents.
• Evaluating and Apprising: Developing critical listening skills and appreciating music.

Fostering Essential Life Skills

At Oxley, we recognise the importance of music in supporting the whole child. Opportunities for children to play in small groups or ensembles help to foster essential life skills such as cooperation, mutual support, self-discipline, and commitment. These skills are not only valuable in the classroom but will also be invaluable in children’s future lives beyond their school days.

Inclusive and Accessible Music Education

We believe that music should be enjoyable for all children, regardless of their ability or need. Music lesson are adapted to ensure that all learners are able to access and progress through the curriculum.

Wider musical opportunities

Through our links with outside providers, children at Oxley have the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument, including woodwind, keyboards, brass, and strings. This ensures that all our children have access to high-quality musical education that will engage and inspire them. We are able to offer bursary payment to support all pupils to access where financial hardship is a barrier.

Children also have a wide range of musical experience and opportunities that they can participate in throughout the school year.

Nurturing a Lifelong Love of Music

At the heart of our music curriculum is the vision that every child at Oxley will develop an understanding and love of music that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. By providing a range of musical experiences and opportunities, we aim to support the whole child, fostering their creativity, confidence, and essential life skills.