Music Outreach Programme

The provision of music teaching support, sharing best practice and the organisation of music activities for pupils and young adults in our local community.  

Activities include;

Staff inset

Workshops

Lesson observations

Choral festival

Aims

To strengthen music provision by sharing best practice and show staff how to incorporate music elements into other classroom subjects.  

To improve music provision in EYFS.  

To provide activities to young adults in our community.  

 

Background

Following the appointment of our current Director of Music 18 months ago, who has previsious experience of running an outreach programme, we investigated the opportunities with our local state schools.  

The programme continues to develop and strong links are being formed with several local schools.  

 

Resources

16 staff hours.  

Meeting and teaching room facilities

Impact

'Just a note to say thank you once again for such an interesting, informative and inspiring day with the music department yesterday.  It was such a great chance to experience fantastic music lessons in action, and I really appreciate the time you took to show me everything.' - Music Coordinator at Cardinal Newman School

'Thank you so much for yesterday afternoon.  It was really lovely and the children enjoyed it immensely.' - St Charles Borromeo

'Thank you so much for the training yesterday - we loved it.  

I am beyond grateful that you gave up your time to help us; thank you so mcuh.' - KS1 Teacher, St Paul's, Thames Ditton.  

Pupil Involvement

35 Junior School pupils from the lower years choir.  

Frequency

Ongoing.