Our course helps professionals, parents and carers use music to unlock communication and creativity. The training includes interactive workshops, real-world examples, and take-home resources.
Book your course: https://jessiesfund.org.uk/our-work/training/making-music-with-special-children/
Who is the course for?
The course is open to anyone working with or caring for children who have additional needs, complex needs, or life-shortening illnesses. Whether you’re a musical novice or have some experience you will go away with plenty of ideas and practical techniques that you can start using straight away. Even if you are an accomplished musician, our course will teach you how your skills can be applied in this new context, giving you the confidence to bring your music to children with special educational needs and disabilities.
What will the course cover?
Exploring musical instruments
Working with pulse and rhythm
Singing
Using iPads for music
Approaches to working one-to-one
Working with groups
How much does it cost?
Course fees
Jessie’s Fund subsidises your training, so your contribution for the whole two-day course will be just £95. This includes refreshments and a light lunch on both days.
Book course in York
Our York course will be at York CVS Priory Street Centre, Priory Street, YO1 6ET on the 9th and 10th November 2026.
Book course in London
Our London course will be at LSO St Luke’s, Old Street, EC1V 9NG on the 29th and 30th September 2026.