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Subject – Music

Venn Boulevard Centre

Music Development Plan

Detail Information
Academic year that this summary covers 2025-2026
Date this summary was published October 2025
Date this summary will be reviewed September 2026
Name of the school music lead Kaitlan Wainwright
Name of school leadership team member with responsibility for music (if different) Sarah Sargieson
Name of local music hub Hull Music Hub
Name of other music education organisation(s) (if partnership in place)

Part A: Curriculum music

This is about what we teach in lesson time, how much time is spent teaching music and any music qualifications or awards that pupils can achieve.

Part A: Curriculum music

At Venn Boulevard Centre, our music curriculum is designed to inspire creativity, confidence and curiosity. We believe that all pupils should have the opportunity to experience, enjoy and succeed in music regardless of background or prior experience. Music is taught once a week (45-minute lesson) following a sequence that builds on knowledge and practical skills from Year 7 to Year 9. Themes include performance, composition and listening with a link to the cultural, emotional and social importance across different times and traditions as well as career links being embedded throughout so pupils recognise how musical skills relate to employment and other creative sectors.

Part B: Co-curricular music

This is about opportunities for pupils to sing and play music, outside of lesson time, including choirs, ensembles and bands, and how pupils can make progress in music beyond the core curriculum.

At Venn Boulevard, pupils can take part in one-to-one therapeutic music sessions every Tuesday which supports their emotional wellbeing and self-expression. This takes place on our on-site music room, equipped with a keyboard, guitar, drums and microphone. We also engage within the wider community through performing at the local hospital at Christmas which fosters a sense of pride and a positive community connection through music.

Part C: Musical experiences

This is about all the other musical events and opportunities that we organise, such as singing in assembly, concerts and shows, and trips to professional concerts.

Pupils benefit from a range of musical experiences to enrich their learning. Each year, we conduct our Christmas Choir which encourages teamwork, confidence and a love of singing! Pupils also enjoy a yearly visit from the Beats Bus where they learn music production skills. Pupils also experience an African drumming workshop that supports rhythm, collaboration and cultural appreciation of musical traditions.

In the future

This is about what the school is planning for subsequent years.

Venn Boulevard Centre is committed to expanding its musical opportunities and experiences for pupils in the coming years. The school plans to develop more opportunities for pupils to engage with live music performances, which will help to broaden their musical understanding and appreciation. Additionally, the school will work to ensure that music has cross-curricular links to British Values and careers, highlighting the diverse pathways that music can offer.

  • KS4 pathway. A formal qualification in music for academic year 2026-2027.
  • Create events to engage both KS3/4 pupils in performance and teamwork.

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