KS3 Music

Instrumental and vocal teaching at Key Stage 2

This national development stems from the Government’s belief that, over time, every primary school child should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. Following extensive piloting under the banner heading ‘Wider Opportunities’, primary and special schools are now being funded to establish their own instrumental and vocal programmes at KS2. Typically, these programmes will take place during curriculum time and will run over the course of at least one year. A common feature is that of team teaching, involving a classroom teacher, local Music Services and community or freelance musicians.

There is no single point of contact that captures the details of this initiative, but Document 5f  183kb, that was sent to all LAs and Music Services in September 2007, provides both information and contact points for further exploration. You can also read more about the principles behind the initiative and the national training programme that supports it by reading the Instrumental/vocal teacher section.