Classroom instrumental lessons
Government funding allows every child the chance to learn a musical instrument for FREE!
The DfE’s recently published Model Music Curriculum states:
In Years 3 or 4, it is recommended that each class should start a whole-class instrumental programme lasting a minimum of one term. It will enrich your school’s curriculum and upskill class teachers whilst providing your pupils with an inspiring and life-changing opportunity. [Model Music Curriculum]
Not only do our programmes offer pupils a fantastic FREE musical opportunity, they also enrich your school’s music curriculum & give the opportunity for class teachers to learn new skills.
Learning a musical instrument is a fantastic experience with a wealth of educational, personal & social benefits. But we know that many children and young people miss out, for all sorts of reasons. We have a range of subsidised programmes that help you to introduce all children to making music, as well as supporting teachers to boost their own confidence in music.
Classroom Instrumental Lessons (CIL) benefits from funding from the Department for Education to make this national initiative affordable for all primary schools to give their pupils a free introduction to instrumental learning as a class.
West Sussex Music provides a subsidised programme to classes in a specified year group. We hope all children will have benefitted from the DfE funding by the time they leave Key Stage 2.
West Sussex Music offers a choice of CIL programmes, select the tabs below to find out more
1Term2Learn is a one-term per class 10-week CIL first access programme targeted at Key Stage 2 pupils that aims to inspire children to take up a musical instrument.
1Term2Learn offer
- 10-week CIL programme across one term
- Free loan of instruments for the duration of the programme
- Free CPD for the class teacher
- 1 West Sussex Music teacher leads the session supported by the class teacher
- 45 minutes of contact time with the class
1Term2Learn cost:
- £310 per class in a specified year group (Year 4 or Year 3)
- £520 per class in additional year groups (subject to availability)
Key2Music is a one-year, 30-week per class first access programme targeted at Key Stage 2 pupils. No previous experience of music is expected but we have designed the curriculum to continue seamlessly on from the concepts covered in GetIn2Music.
Key2Music offer
- 30-week first access programme per class of children
- Free loan of instruments for the duration of the programme
- Free CPD for the class teacher
- 1 West Sussex Music teacher leads the session supported by the class teacher
- 45 minutes of contact time with the class
Key2Music cost
- £1350 per class in a specified year group ( Year 4 or Year 3)
- £1560 per class in additional year groups (subject to availability)
GetIn2Music is a one- year, 30-week per class first access programme targeted at classes of Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. This inspiring programme engages pupils through active learning and the use of carefully structured and enjoyable activities. Innovative and interactive teaching resources will be shared with staff and children to embed their learning.
GetIn2Music offer:
- 30 week CIL programme per class of children
- Free loan of instruments as appropriate to the programme
- Free CPD for the class teacher
- 1 West Sussex Music teacher leads the session supported by the class teacher
- 45 minutes of contact time with the class
GetIn2Music cost
- £1560 per year
If you’d like your children to benefit from any of these exciting offers please contact the schools’ team on music@westsussexmusic.co.uk