Sparkyard Music Curriculum - A Whistle-stop Tour - October 2025

Join our workshop leader on this 45-minute, whistle-stop tour of the Sparkyard Music Curriculum. Our session will provide an overview of our flexible, skills-based curriculum with Out of the Ark songs at its heart. We’ll unpack the key features, explore specific curriculum areas such as composing, and give you a taste of our curriculum activities from Reception to Year 6. We’ll also throw in some practical ideas for implementing the curriculum in your setting!

Audience: Whether you are a trainee teacher, experienced music coordinator or a school leader, this session will help you get the very best out of Sparkyard to enable you to develop an inspiring curriculum sequence for your children and instil a lifelong love of music and singing.

· National Curriculum coverage - How the Sparkyard Music Curriculum enables high-quality music-making in every aspect of National Curriculum delivery:

• Composing
• Singing and playing
• Listening
• Genre/History/Musicians
  

· Our Reception Music Curriculum includes:

• Singing and music - essential ingredients in the Early Years. They strengthen every area of learning in the EYFS framework and help children achieve their Early Learning Goals
• Inspiring ideas to enhance your EYFS provision and develop high-quality musical play.
• Activities to share with families, strengthening the link between school and home.
• Suggestions for outdoor learning.

· Sparkyard Music Curriculum and The Bigger Picture

• Building a strong musical culture
• Supporting all teachers
• Developing a curriculum that is right for your school

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