Parrett & Axe CE VA Primary School
Music
Music Development Plan – 2024–25 (Summary)
| Vision for Music | Music at Parrett and Axe inspires creativity, confidence, and cultural awareness. It provides every child with opportunities to perform, compose, and appreciate music from a wide range of traditions. Music is central to our school community, enriching learning and fostering self-expression, teamwork, and resilience. |
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Key Features of High-Quality Music Provision
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Weekly music lessons (1+ hour) across all key stages.
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Access to instrumental/vocal lessons and music technology.
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Choir/ensemble opportunities and termly performances.
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Adequate practice and rehearsal spaces.
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Live music experiences annually.
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Curriculum aligns with National Plan for Music Education and Model Music Curriculum.
Development Priorities 2024–25
| Priority | Current Position | Goal (by July 2025) | Actions/Steps | Resources Needed |
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| 1. Strengthen delivery of weekly music lessons (Charanga). | Inconsistent confidence; progression not always clear. | High-quality weekly lessons taught confidently by all staff. | - September INSET: Charanga refresher. - Schedule curriculum time. - CPD from Dorset Music Hub. |
Charanga subscription; CPD time. |
| 2. Improve assessment and monitoring of progress. | Enrichment well-evidenced; lesson progress less tracked. | Robust evidence of progress for all pupils. | - Create class music folders. - Collect annotated planning and lesson evidence. - Termly monitoring by subject lead. |
Staff time; shared drives. |
| 3. Expand and refresh school music resources. | Limited, outdated instruments. | Broad range of quality resources accessible to all pupils. | - Fundraise for KS2 recorders. - Acquire tuned/untuned instruments. - Hire ukuleles from Music Hub. |
Fundraising plan; Music Hub support. |
Next Steps
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Share plan with Dorset Music Hub for targeted support.
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Monitor and review progress termly.
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Build a vibrant, inclusive music culture central to school life.