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Go to Features Intro Page INTRO PRE-SCHOOL INFANTS PRIMARY SECONDARY PRE BIRTH - 18 MONTHS 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS 3 - 5 YEARS 5 - 7 YEARS 7 - 11 YEARS 11 - 14 YEARS 14 - 16 YEARS 16 + A practical guide to give you the confidence to support your child's music development and music education, with helpful tips on things you can do. Making music binds people together in a way that nothing else does. Leonora Davies, former Inspector for Music and Music Services, London Borough of Haringey Your Child's Development Every child develops at their own pace. Our child development chart helps you follow your child's musical progress at every stage from the womb to teenage years. Child development chart I'm evangelical about music education. Both my children did music at school and took up instruments. They think it's cool and love making music. I think they've gained so much from it, self confidence, a social life and their own means of expression. Clare Berridge, Parent Your Child's Musical Education Music is a key part of your child's education. We have useful information to help you get the best out of your child's schooling, and a guide to you can expect them to learn as laid down in the National Curriculum in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland . Getting the Most out of School What you can do to help. Read Full Article Why Music Matters Find out how music can help your child develop. Read Full Article Every Parent Can Help You Don't Have To Be Musical To Help Your Child. Don't worry. If you can sing in the bath, we have some great ideas on how to make music with your child. Read Full Article Pre-birth - 18 months What effect does music have on your unborn child? The Mozart effect: myth or magic? First words. Read Full Article 18 months - 3 years All about nursery rhymes, music and movement and the kitchen orchestra. Read Full Article 3 - 5 years The Foundation stage of the National Curriculum and more learning through play. Read Full Article 5 - 7 years Starting primary school. Brush up on Music Essentials and discover Music of the World . Read Full Article 7 - 11 years Support your child if they want to Learn an Instrument , sing in a choir, play in a steel band or join a local music scheme. Read Full Article 11 - 14 years Starting secondary school. Can you bear the music they love? Recognise your child in our guide to Teenage Tribes ? Read Full Article 14 - 16+ How to survive GCSE and beyond. If they get serious, check out our Careers Guide . Read Full Article 16+ years Opportunities and options: further study and careers. Read Full Article Every child is unique and develops at his or her own pace. The information in BBC Parents' Music Room is for information and guidance only and should not be treated as a substitute for medical, legal or other professional advice.
OTHER FEATURES Introduction Why Music Matters Every Parent Can Help Getting the Best Out of School Child Development Chart National Curriculum: England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Link to Careers Guide
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