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 developing creativity, helping each individual to shine. Through these projects, we aim to build sustainable partnerships with SEND schools that can support both your teachers and students, responding to needs and interests over the long-term.

If you have pupils with additional needs in your mainstream school, we can 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 Alison.Mitchell@leics.gov.uk to discuss your booking requirements.

WCIT in SEND schools	Weekly 45 minute lessons	£1400
iPad project	5 sessions + resource pack	£250
Soundbeam project	5 sessions + resource pack	£250
Soundbeam Hire	Available for half term, full term and academic year long hire	£60 £120 £325
Instrumental Workshops	Bespoke ½ day	£150
1-2-1 Tuition	Weekly instrumental lessons for individual pupils. Minimum of 1 hour per week	POA
SEND Singing Experience	Dates & Venues tbc shortly	£60

Soundbeam Hire

Introduce students to different sound fields and develop improvisation, composition and arranging skills. Soundbeam is also great in PMLD settings, enabling music making with autonomy for students with limited movements.

"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:

LSMS have extended their offer with Soundbeams to SEN settings. We currently have 6 Soundbeams that are available to be used in Leicester-Shire Schools.

For those who are unaware of what Soundbeam is, please check out this YouTube clip to give you an idea of what Soundbeam is and its capabilities within the classroom.

Soundbeam 6 demonstration

Schools are using the units to introduce students to different sound fields, to develop their topic work, and as a resource across the whole school. Within SLD and MLD settings, It develops improvisation, composition and arranging skills when working in a group, and within PMLD settings, it is an excellent resource to enable music making for students with limited movements and allows students autonomy where some conventional instruments cannot.

Work at Dorothy Goodman has proved successful, with the unit being used across the school '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.

Option 1 - Soundbeam loan

Half a term	£80
Full term	£150
Academic year	£400

Option 2 - Soundbeam Project

The cost includes the loan of the Soundbeam and the project can be themed to fit the school curriculum and tailored to the needs of your students

3 x ½ day workshops PLUS Soundbeam loan for ½ term, plus a free initial project planning meeting	£130
6 x ½ day workshops PLUS Sound beam loan for full term, plus a free initial project planning meeting	£200
Staff training 1 ½ hours for up to 6 staff	£60

To book a Soundbeam loan or a Soundbeam project please email Alison.Mitchell@leics.gov.uk

This is excellent value considering the price of a new Soundbeam (currently £3525).

This resource has the potential to be used across school to enhance all aspect of the curriculum.

Please click here to read a Soundbeam Project Report.

Bespoke Projects

LSMS 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.

Please email LSMSteaching@leics.gov.uk and one of our team will get back to you to discuss the possibilities.