Music
Boughton Leigh Junior School’s music development plan focuses on staff upskilling, whole-class instrumental tuition, and expanding live performance opportunities . The curriculum emphasizes active listening, appraising, composition, and singing to ensure consistent, child-led progression.
Music Development Plan
Core Curriculum & Development Strategy
Intent: To engage pupils with an inclusive, practical curriculum that integrates musical dimensions and improves both confidence and self-expression.
Key Targets:
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Upskilling teaching staff through targeted professional development.
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Increasing the number of children participating in instrumental tuition year on year.
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Offering whole-class block music tuition.
Enrichment: The school aims to expand after-school music clubs and increase opportunities for pupils to experience live performances.
Wider Musical Experiences
Boughton Leigh Radio (BLR): Students can join a radio broadcasting club that lets them select songs, prepare weekly shows, and handle hardware.
Performances & Choirs: Pupils have opportunities to sing in the Massed Choir (such as the Young Voices festival), take part in local school choir festivals, and enjoy Rock Steady music sessions.
Clubs & Tuition: The school offers a variety of extracurriculars (including potential county ukulele lessons) accessible via the School Gateway System.
