Music
At West Byfleet Infant School we use Charanga alongside our Cornerstones’projects which support the teaching of Music. In Key Stage 1 there are opportunities for children of all abilities to engage, develop, innovate and express their knowledge and skills as set out in the National Curriculum. The progression planned into Charanga means that the children are increasingly challenged throughout their time in school. In Reception Music is an integral part of the learning focuses covered during the year. As Reception is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, we relate the musical aspects of the children’s learning to the objectives set out in the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) which underpin the curriculum planning for children aged three to five. Music contributes to a child’s personal and social development. Counting songs foster a child’s Mathematical ability, and songs from different cultures increase a child’s knowledge and Understanding of the World as well as Expressive Arts and Design The skills taught are met through lessons planned to link in with learning focuses that the children are learning about as well as through the use of Charanga and enhamced with Kaboom Percussion.