Schools

We work in a wide range of mainstream, SEN, SEMH, PRU, short-stay, primary and secondary schools. Music Therapy is an ideal medium for children and young people who may be unlikely to benefit from verbal counselling and need a safe environment to express and explore their emotions. Children and young people do not need a musical background to access and benefit from Music Therapy.

In schools:

• We often support pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues or other additional needs
• We provide clear and effective support for pupils with an EHCP or receiving the pupil premium
• We work with statutory and private foster placements and children's homes
• We provide pre and post adoption support
• We often work with pupils at risk of exclusion

Benefits of Music Therapy interventions in schools can include: 

• Enhancement of social skills
• Developing resilience and confidence 
• Improving access to the classroom environment through processing underlying issues and developing transferable skills
• A reason for reluctant attenders to come to school
• Support with processing trauma,
• Specific work such as bereavement and attachment
• Support for in-school transfer and transition 
• A service for those who are unable to access CAMHS
• Communication with those who are unable or unwilling to verbally express themselves