Music INTENT statement
At Little Horsted, we believe every child deserves access to inspiring and engaging musical experiences. Our aim is for all pupils to build the confidence, skills, knowledge and understanding that will nurture a lifelong love of music, while also laying strong foundations for those who may wish to take their musical learning further.
We recognise that music enriches children’s development in many ways – boosting self-esteem, encouraging creativity, and strengthening key skills such as teamwork, leadership, concentration and problem-solving. Music is a vibrant part of life at Little Horsted: children have regular opportunities to listen, appraise, compose and perform, both individually and in groups, throughout their time at our school.
Music Lessons and Performances
At Little Horsted, music is woven into the fabric of school life. Through our Sing Up scheme, every child takes part in a dedicated weekly music lesson of up to 50 minutes. Each session includes vocal and physical warm-ups, a main musical activity, and a chance to share learning through performance.
In Key Stage 2, all pupils also participate in the East Sussex-led programme to learn a musical instrument, giving every child the chance to experience the joy and discipline of playing.
Singing is central to our school community. Alongside weekly whole-school singing assemblies, children enjoy singing together in other assemblies and at church services, enriching both our worship and our celebrations.
In the academic year 2025/26, we are following Year B of the scheme.
Learning an Instrument
For those children wanting to learn a specific instrument are able to provide opportunites for the following:
- Flute lessons are provided by East Sussex Music Service.
- Brass/Woodwind lessons are provided by East Sussex Music service.
- Violin lessons are provided by East Sussex Music service
- Drum lessons are provided by Red Butler Music.
- Guitar lessons are provided by Red Butler Music.
Details of how to apply can be found at the school office.
