Schools
Services for Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternate ProvisionA curriculum entitlement for every primary school
Charanga Musical School
£ Fully Subsidised (RRP £275)
Our partnership with Charanga provides Wolverhampton
primary schools with fully subsidised access to a cloud- based
resource that brings together great music, modern pedagogy and
the latest educational technology creating a complete class based music curriculum. It also includes substantial materials and resources designed for home learning which can be assigned to classes and individual pupils as appropriate.
Go to www.wmsonline.org.uk for more details
Whole Class Instrumental Teaching (WCIT) £1992 per class
OPTION 1: FOR YEAR 2 AND YEAR 3 – RECORDER, UKULELE, FOLDING PIANO, PBUZZ OR DJEMBE
A one year Whole Class Music Curriculum programme, 45 minutes a
week, where musical learning is supported through the development
of instrumental skills.
OPTION 2: FOR YEAR 4 ONLY (A HUGE SELECTION FO WOODWIND, BRASS, STRINGS AND GUITAR INSTRUMENTS)
A one year Whole Class Music Curriculum programme, 45 minutes a
week, where musical learning is enhanced further through the study
of one instrument throughout the year.
“Flying Fives” progression offer at a reduced rate of £1882
Flying Fives has been developed to create an affordable progression route for smaller groups of children who wish to continue learning an instrument after the Y4 WCIT programme.
It is only available to schools who have accessed the whole class teaching
SLA in Year 4.
“Flying Fives” pupils taught on this programme will also have free access to our exceptionally popular ensemble, “Fusion Fives” at the Music School.
Please see the brochure of Music Services for schools for the full range of workshops, CPD and opportunities for children.
Affordable Instrumental Teaching for Secondary Schools
Discounted rate for first hour of instrumental teaching
All Secondary and Special/AP schools will receive a reduction of 50% for the first hour of instrumental teaching (Charged at £996 per hour annually). Additional hours are charged at £1,992 per hour, annually, with a minimum total visit per instrument per school of 30 minutes. If you do not know exactly how much time to order, a simple guide is to consider 8 children per hour. Then order strings, wind, brass etc…. Our staff will assist with determining instruments for children.
Please see the brochure of Music Services for Schools for the full range of secondary workshops, well-being support, subsidised rock and pop projects, as well as the out-of-school theory and ensemble opportunities available to your children.
Tailored Support for Pupil Referral Units and Special Schools
In recent years the Music Service has been supported with Youth Music Funding to deliver work with children in care, with disabilities and those with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
We now have a dedicated inclusion lead and the Music School is a certified centre for Trinity Awards & Certificates in Musical Development. Developed in association with Sounds of Intent, these innovative qualifications are founded on their framework for the assessment of musical learning. Our trained staff can now plan accredited programmes of support appropriate to the needs of your children.
All settings will be eligible for FREE subscription to Charanga Musical school.
For 24/25 all SEND settings will benefit from our free full day of Big Top Adventure Workshops (Big Top is a Community Interest Company specialising in tailored sensory workshops for special schools)
Special schools are also welcome to attend our Big Singing events at Christmas and in The Halls Wolverhampton alongside relaxed performances in May with Welsh National Opera at the Music School.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is at the heart of what we do.
All staff at Wolverhampton Music Service and Music School have an up to date DBS (Disclosure Barring Service, formerly known as CRB). This is renewed every 3 years in line with City Council policy.
Staff are required to complete Safeguarding Training Level One. This is revisited regularly to ensure that all staff are confident with safeguarding requirements and understand their roles and responsibilities.
Partners and visiting musicians are checked and adequate supervision is ensured when working with children and young people.
Important Music Service documents and downloads can be found on our Schools - Important documents page
