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Subject Leader – Miss Waters

"Music has a power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young."

- Aristotle

Please click here to see our Curriculum Intent statement

Importance of Music in education:

“The sheer joy of music making can feed the soul of a school community, enriching each student while strengthening the shared bonds of support and trust which make a great school” - DFE 2021

Links between Music and Reading

Music education can have an impact on the reading ability of those pupils, who are experiencing difficulties, especially teaching linked to rhythm. Music can also help children’s ability to remember words and therefore increase their vocabulary.

How Music is taught at Marston Green Infant Academy?

· It is enjoyable, challenging and achievable.

· It provides space and opportunity for children to be creative

· It includes group activities to build social skills

· It is cross curricular and is incorporated into other areas of learning