On 26th March 2021, the DfE released new guidance around the music curriculum across Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 to support the Government’s plan to ensure all children have access to rich, high-quality music opportunities.
The Model Music Curriculum has been created by a number of music education experts and covers all aspects of music, from listening and singing, to composing and performing.
Whilst the guidance in non-statutory, it offers a range of suggestions for music lessons and resources, and clearly sets out the expectations year group by year group to ensure cumulative fluency across the primary phase and beyond.
Here at Sonar Curriculum, we are in the process of reviewing our Sonar Musician materials in line with the Model Music Curriculum so that it is fully aligned with the expectations across KS1 and KS2.