Minute of Listening has a number of sound collections for you to discover, each collection is unique and has been designed and curated to give you and your pupils’ a wealth of new sonic experiences.

With over 200 sounds to explore Minute of Listening gives you access to many genres and styles from all kinds of contributors.

In a typical week, pupils might hear Matthew Herbert’s An Apple a Day, followed by a field recording of an East London Market from London Sound Survey, before an extract from Beethoven’s Symphony no. 5 performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra.

The recordings used in Minute of Listening are different, sometimes exciting, sometimes challenging, but always aimed at arousing pupils’ curiosity and capturing their imaginations.

You can explore the collections in different ways including by curriculum area and themes.

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“Thank you for such a fine and thought-provoking resource.” James Cawley
Fair Furlong Primary School, Bristol

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“I can see how Minute of Listening can be used in other ways; it can be used in lesson support because the sounds are so varied, so if you were doing a geography topic or a particular book in literacy, you might be able to have a sound that links with that. It's a way of firing their imaginations” Alex Richardson, Science Co-ordinator
Bude Park Primary School, Hull

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“The children and I really like it. It has produced good opportunities for assessment of Speaking & Listening skills, awareness of changes in sound and being able to express likes and dislikes.” Primary Teacher, Primary Teacher
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“Great resource - children really enjoyed it!  ” Primary Teacher
Pilot Project