The national plan for music education was drawn up in 2022 and is operational from September 2024. It sets out the government’s vision to enable all children and young people in England to:
East Leake Academy is committed to providing a rich music curriculum. Read out music development plan to find out more.
Music at key stage 3 enables students to develop musical skills and concepts, and apply them to the core areas of composing, performing and listening/appraising. Much of the course content is explored through collaborative group work, and extends students’ musical experiences to include music from a wide range of geographical and historical perspectives. During the course all students will be encouraged to extend their use of standard musical notation and develop skills in composing and performing in different genres and using a range of resources including keyboards and music technology.
Students can opt to study for the BTEC Level 1 and 2 Tech Award at key stage 4. This follows the Edexcel/Pearson specification.
The course enables students to develop and extend their instrumental and vocal skills within specified areas of study, to cover composing, performing and listening/appraising activities. As well as composing and performing coursework, there is a final timed composing task and a listening examination covering the areas of study.
There are three components in total that cover the music industry: performing, composing and creating a music product. These are all real life areas in the music industry and will help should students wish to pursue music further.
Method of assessment is via coursework. Coursework is assignment based and offers students the opportunity to develop their planning and realisation skills as well as providing many alternative methods for assessment such as performance, presentation, video and written. There is one externally assessed component which is completed in
a set time whilst in school.
Mr L Tebbett (Head of Faculty)
Ms C Phillips (Music)
Miss S Summers (Drama)
