Where
125 Kettering Road
Northampton, NN1 4AZ
When
Wednesday evenings 5pm to 6pm (weekly during term time)
Cost
The membership subscription is £40 per term
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NMPAT’s Reach the Stars programme delivers practical music education with and for children and young people with additional needs, supporting Special Schools and DSP units (Designated Special Provision, in schools), throughout the county.
Through Reach the Stars we work to advance the equality of opportunity for young people to participate and engage through practical music making activities, by providing bespoke delivery and resources which are appropriate for individuals with additional needs, including those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) and PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities).
Participation in Reach the Stars enables young people to develop core life skills including confidence building, listening and working with and alongside other people, team work, nurturing communication and presentation skills, as well as engaging in a stimulating and creative activity.
Through these initiatives, young people can grow as individuals, which in turn contributes to enhancing confidence and self-esteem, increasing their concentration and attention span, and encourages social interaction.
For more information please contact the Reach the Stars team directly: ReachTheStars@nmpat.co.uk
Projects
NMPAT can provide each special school with a fully funded bespoke music project. This can be a full Reach the Stars project or a First Access style programme, tailored to the needs of the students.
Bespoke projects are delivered in weekly sessions over ten weeks and will be tailored specifically to the young people in each class / group.
In addition, if you are either:
- A special school in receipt of a Reach the Stars project, but would also like a 10 week instrumental project
- A school with a DSP unit, who have had a First Access project but would also like an additional First Access style project tailored for children with additional needs
These can be purchased at the following costs:
Bespoke project delivered by two members of staff
£2,300Bespoke project delivered by one member of staff
£1,150Instrumental project delivered by one member of staff
£1,050Instrumental project delivered by one member of staff
£600
Please indicate on the online SLA form if you would like to be included in the programme this year and we will contact you for a discussion.
Small group and individual tuition
NMPAT can also offer small group and individual attention for children with additional needs which will include the use of instruments, but not necessarily be focussed on any one instrument. These can be booked as an annual contract at a cost of £40 per hour – please complete the online SLA form on Presto to make your request. (further details will be sent to your school shortly after the Easter break, when the form will also go live)
Schools who have completed a full Reach the Stars project can access the first 20 hours of continuation work with small groups of students at 50% discount.
For more information please contact the Reach the Stars team directly: ReachTheStars@nmpat.co.uk
Music Therapy
As part of the Reach the Stars programme, we are now able to offer Music Therapy as a service for schools and individuals.
Music Therapy sessions, with a qualified therapist are available with time allocated between the client and clinical reporting on a 2:1 ratio, charged at £60 per hour.
The nature of this work will be bespoke to each setting and individual. For a discussion to explore purchasing this service, please contact Gideon Malitskie GMalitskie@NMPAT.co.uk
Musical Stars
Musical Stars is a weekly music group for school-aged young people with additional support needs. The group is run by NMPAT’s Reach the Stars team members Emily-May Roebuck and Lauren Partridge, assisted by a team of student volunteers.
This group gives the chance to explore and create through music to develop social and communication skills. No experience of music is necessary for participants. It’s about coming and making music together and having fun!
Places are limited, but you can register your interest by emailing ReachTheStars@nmpat.co.uk with the name of your child, their age and a brief descriptions of needs, and we will advise you about availability of places.
Our funders
We are grateful for the support from our funders during 2019 to 2020.
"All children should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument"