Ofsted
34 videos
Using Charanga Musically
The charanga musical school resource offers great choice in repertoire but must always be supported with specialist k...
Language Acquisition
In this short extract from a music lesson the teacher explores singing with a traditional African song.
Performance: Whole Class Guitar
This clip demonstrates the possible outcomes from a Year 4 guitar group.
Contextual Learning
Whole class lessons provide an excellent opportunity for children to learn the context of pieces they will begin to l...
Musical Elements Starter
This classroom practitioner uses whiteboards to recap the musical elements.
Focused Listening
This classroom practitioner uses Saint Saen’s Carnival of the animals to scaffold a composition lesson.
Technology & Composition
This teacher utilises the capabilities of Logic for this Y8 composition lesson.
Assessing a Creative Process
The current lead Ofsted HMI for Music, Robin Hammerton writes: "Firstly, pupils’ progress in creating and understandi...
When Confidence Grows…
This gospel medley includes When the Saints, Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Sing Sing Sing. This is explored at a differ...
Developing a Primary Choir
These Whole Class Instrumental Teachers have brought all three year groups to the hall for a larger singing lesson.
Developing Musical Context
Specialist instrumental teachers demonstrate detailed knowledge of the instrument they play.
CPD: Instrumental Teachers
This instrumental teacher discusses the support structures available within a music service. Training and CPD are imp...
Importance of Performance
This teacher describes the impact performances have had on the school ethos, community and progress of pupils.
A Primary Head's View
This experienced primary school Headteacher discusses the impact Musical learning has had on his school, curriculum a...
Music and School Improvement
This experienced primary school Headteacher discusses the impact music has had on school improvement and attainment.
A Broad and Balanced Curriculum
This experienced secondary school headteacher discusses the need for music to be part of a breadth of experience for ...
Intent, a curriculum map suitable for OFSTED
The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.
Music and School Ethos
This experienced secondary school Headteacher discusses the impact music has had on the school and the community whil...
Advice for NQT
This experienced teacher discusses her approach to communication with peripatetic staff in a busy department and offe...
SMSC and Ofsted
An experienced Headteacher in a large faith school discusses the SMSC outcomes through a wider curriculum inclusive o...
OFSTED, Deep Dives and Music.
Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.
Peer Learning and Individuality
This student speaks eloquently about her experiences in music through peer learning but also as an individual.
10 Top Tips for Whole Class Teaching
This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.
Wider Opportunities, WCIT, WCET or First Access?
This Head of Service offers a view on whole class teaching for schools defined as "Teaching music through the conduit...
Is Music under threat in secondary schools?
An interview with Professor Martin Fautley that presents evidence on an emerging decline of curriculum time and teach...
Music and academic attainment
An interview with Professor Martin Fautley discussing the wider academic benefits of Music following the publication ...
OFSTED, the 2019 framework and music
Opportunities are offered by the framework to include music in your intent.
Liaison between music lead and visiting teachers
Half termly, the music lead should meet with visiting teachers evolving plans