Venn Academy Trust

A Venn Academy Trust School

– Together we will…

Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.

Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.

Our ambition for music at Marshland Primary Academy:

The music curriculum at Marshland Primary Academy equips children to:

  • sing and perform to an audience with enjoyment and confidence.
  • appreciate music, musicians and composers from a range of genres and periods of time.
  • play a musical instrument and read musical notation.
  • develop a love of music and value and appreciate music as a soundtrack to life.
  • dream about being employed as part of the future generation of musicians.

Long term plan

  • Children are exposed to music from their early days in Marshland’s nursery provision. They learn to experiment with sounds and enjoy listening to and taking part in rhymes and songs.

    From reception, music lessons are taught in line with the ‘Charanga’ scheme of work. ‘Charanga’ comprises of a series of units that expose children to a range of types and genres of music. Each unit is planned as a sequence of weekly lessons, culminating in an end-of-unit performance. Throughout the units, children have the opportunity to listen, sing, play, improvise, compose and appraise.

    Click the link below to view the long-term plan for music at Marshland Primary Academy.

  • Music Long-Term Plan

  • Music Development Plan 2025 – 2026

Further information and resources

What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I enjoy the school trips to the museum so I can learn.”

Pupil Voice

What is your favourite subject and why?
“Topic and Art are my favourite lessons because they push me to my limits and are fun.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because it calms me down and it’s great fun.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“Art because I like drawing and sometimes my work goes on the wall.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They tell jokes and help us learn.”

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What is your favourite subject and why?
“English because I love writing stories and poems.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“The best thing I’ve done at school was going to William’s Den and building my own den.”

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What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“Be yourself. It’s a great school and you’ll fit in.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I love the school trips and when we go to the church to sing.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They make me feel safe.”

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What do you like about the teachers?
“They are helpful and kind.”

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What would you say to a child who is worried about joining this school?
“We will look after you and help you.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“Everything. I enjoy every single second of school.”

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What is your favourite subject and why? –
“Maths because I love numbers and adding.”

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What is your favourite subject and why? –
“I love P.E. because I am a real sports person and enjoy being creative.”

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What is the best thing you have done in school?
“I really enjoy playing for the school football team.”

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