Music

Curriculum Rationale 

 Children at Birkwood Primary are given a wide range of musical opportunities and experiences – they are inspired and encouraged to build on their skills and appreciation of musical genres, perform regularly and access high quality specialist teaching. Our pupils are developing as musicians throughout their time at Birkwood.   

All of our pupils have access to extra-curricular and instrumental teaching, regardless of social and economic background. Instrumental teaching is provided by specialist teachers from Barnsley Music Hub.  

Our music curriculum is thoughtfully tailored to include the disadvantaged, very able and children with additional needs. Children develop performance, appreciation, composition and notation skills quickly, through the Charanga Music Scheme. They are exposed to a wide range of aspirational and challenging vocabulary across the key stages.  Music provision is regularly reviewed to reflect the needs of children and families within our community.   

We have strong links with Barnsley Music Hub and Grimethorpe Colliery Band.