SEND Instrumental Learning & Singing
"Words cannot really describe this event- magical, joyous, uplifting all come to mind, and the standing ovation the children received, sums up more than words, the feelings of the parents and carers who were there."
Nigel Brewster, audience member
Music is one of the most inclusive and participatory subjects for all children. Tailored to the needs of your learners, our SEND school projects use music as a vehicle for engaging young people and developing creativity and expression. Through these projects, we aim to create memorable experiences for your students and build sustainable partnerships that can support both your teachers and students.
If you have pupils with additional needs in your mainstream school, we can also adapt our instrumental and vocal projects to ensure the lessons are fully inclusive. When you make your booking, there is a section where you can tell us about pupils' specific needs so that we can plan accordingly.
Please contact LMSEND@leics.gov.uk to discuss your booking requirements or email anna.wolloff@leics.gov.uk directly.
Classroom Instrumental Learning (CIL) for SEND Schools
Making Music Projects
Our Making Music! CIL projects in Special Schools are all about engaging with and developing musical skills in a flexible, multi-instrumental/vocal way. You can book for a minimum of on half-term, although a longer block is recommended to really see full engagement and unlock magical moments of music with your young people. For groups of up to 12 children, although smaller groups may be advisable dependent on severity of needs. A suitable room space is required.
For whole class same-instrument teaching, please contact us so we can work together to find the instrument that would best suit your school and children – LMSEND@leics.gov.uk or anna.wolloff@leics.gov.uk
CIL costs afor 2026-27 are £57 per 45 minute session plus a £110 flat fee at the start of the project in specialist provisions for bespoke planning/administration costs. This includes all planning, delivery, instruments brought in and development of materials used.
Singing Projects for 2025/26
SINGclusive Schools Big Sing – Curve - 24th November 2025 - £80
Choral Spectacular! - De Montfort Hall - Monday 17th March - (live or recorded performance) - £80
SINGclusive Live – De Montfort Hall – Wednesday 10th June 2026 - £80
Includes:
1 x 30 minute singing workshop in school at a time to suit the school (for the Choral Spectacular only)
Weekly online schools' choir
Access to bespoke singing resources including Makaton videos, widget lyrics and backing tracks.
To Book SEND singing projects - please click here
Please contact LMsinging@leics.gov.uk for more information
Instrumental Workshops - 1 off sessions
Instrumental Workshops
Workshops. £150 for a half day:
Bespoke half day workshops for topics/themes/singing and vocalising/musical engagement.
Recent workshops have included:
- The Blues
- Beethoven
- Classical music – The Orchestra
- Singing and vocal interaction – moderate/severe needs (including non-verbal)
- Singing, vocal and musical play – Complex needs and PMLD
- Music making for severe and complex needs
Half Day to include 2 to 3 classes x 30/40 minute sessions dependent on school needs. Set up/changeover time needed in between each session.
Cost includes use of instruments.
Please contact us at LMSEND@leics.gov.uk / anna.wolloff@leics.gov.uk for more information
SEND Singing Workshops
Free singing workshops for 30 minutes for a small group/class (available once every 12 months per school).
A 45 minute singing workshop can then be booked at the same cost as our WCIT projects: £50 per session per week. Bespoke singing projects can be created depending on the needs of your school, singing afternoons and projects can also be arranged.
Please contact LMsinging@leics.gov.uk for more information
Soundbeam & Skoog Hire
Soundbeams track small movements in space (the "beams") and switch triggers to partake in whole-piece musical ensembles and exploration. Introduce students to different genres, quality instrument-sounds and develop improvisation, composition and arranging skills. Soundbeam 6 demonstration
"The sound beam has been a valuable resource in enabling students of all ages and abilities to access a vibrant and varied curriculum, not just within music, without barriers to their learning."
Mark Wilson, teacher at Dorothy Goodman
Soundbeam hire and project details:
Leicestershire Music currently has 4 Soundbeam 6 available to be used in Leicestershire Schools.
Soundbeam Loan
One term: £150
One Year: £400
To book email LMSEND@leics.gov.uk/ anna.wolloff@leics.gov.uk
This is excellent value considering the price of a new Soundbeam! (currently £3525).
Click here to read a Soundbeam Project Report.
Skoog
Skoog makes instrumental playing fun and easy to get started. You can play Skoog with any part of the body; hands, elbows, feet – which makes it incredibly accessible. Skoog works with iPad, so you can play, jam and create music using the Skoog app or existing apps like GarageBand. Throw-bounce proof - perfect for physical explorers!
Cost - £75 to Hire a set for one academic year. £25 for a term.
For more information on Skoog, please visit https://skoogmusic.com/
Video: https://youtu.be/2pzshgTiZD4
1-2-1 Tuition
1-2-1 instrumental tuition can be booked for a minimum of 1 hour and we have a wide range of instrumental tutors available. We recommend that each pupil receives at least a 20 minute individual lesson. Schools may decide to fund this completely, or charge some or all of the cost to parents. Please contact us ad LMSEND@leics.gov.uk to discuss further options for the needs in your school.
Bespoke Projects
Leicestershire Music know that all learners have individual needs. We're committed to making music available to every child, and would be very happy to create a bespoke project for your school. We are currently offering short block, half-term bookings just for specialist provisions which can provide valuable musical experiences for a group of children; a class, choir or instrumental group.
Prices are £50 per session per week for a 45 minute session, this can be stacked flexibly for your school in discussion with us if your children respond better to shorter blocks of teaching (3 x 30 minutes for example).
Bespoke one or half day projects can be tailored to your needs and prices start at £150 for half a day.
Contact LMSEND@leics.gov.uk to discuss your requirements with us.
The Big Sing was fantastic! The children really enjoyed preparing the songs and were so excited to take part. The look on one of the boy's faces when he stepped onto the stage for the practice was truly priceless and every school's enthusiasm and commitment really elevated the performances. I was also very moved by the encouragement our children received from some of the older children from different schools as they made their way to and from the stage. As you will know, peer-approval is far more powerful than anything an adult can say! 😄
As one of my children said on the way back to school - 'This has been my best day, ever!'
Richard, Hugglescote MLD Unit
