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.
NMPAT first piloted this programme in autumn 2017. Participating schools have included Billing Brook Special School, Beanfield Primary, Corby Business Academy, East Hunsbury Primary, Fairfields Primary, Headlands Primary School, Kingsley Special Academy, Northgate School, Purple Oaks Academy, and Red Kite Academy.
For further information about Reach the Stars, please contact them at ReachtheStars@NMPAT.co.uk
We can provide each special school with a fully funded bespoke music project. Either a full Reach the Stars project or a First Access style programme, tailored to the needs of the students.
If you are either:
These can be purchased at:
Please indicate on the SLA return if you would like to be included in the programme this year and we will contact you for a discussion.
We can 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 in Section A of the form at a cost of £40 per hour.
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.
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 at £50 per hour, with time allocated between the client and clinical reporting on a 2:1 ratio.
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 is a weekly music group for school-aged young people with additional support needs. The group will be run by NMPAT’s Reach the Stars team member Emily-May Roebuck, assisted by a team of student volunteers.
No experience of music is necessary for participants. It’s about coming and making music together and having fun!!
125 Kettering Road
Northampton, NN1 4AZ
Wednesday evenings 5pm to 6pm (weekly during term time)
The membership subscription is £40 per term
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.
We are grateful for the support from our funders during 2019 to 2020.
"All children should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument"
15th January 2021
As a result of the Third National Lockdown and closure of schools, we are making plans with partner schools who are able to facilitate on-line lessons, and have started work in some of them. We are aware that not all schools will be able to facilitate this, and not all staff may be in a position to deliver lessons. We will provide lessons wherever circumstances allow.
County Group rehearsals and individual lessons will not be taking place face-to-face during the period of the Lockdown. We have reduced the number of County Group rehearsals that we will be meeting on-line. County Group conductors and teachers will share details of on-line sessions with their groups.
We will continue to follow Government guidance when considering options for the future and will return to face-to-face activity as soon as this is permitted.
The NMPAT Virtual Centre is meeting on Saturdays and welcomes any new members or visitors who may like to join us. To register for the Spring Term as a new students please visit use the online form.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us through this difficult time. We look forward to seeing you all later in the year, and hope to invite you to a performance sometime soon
Peter Smalley, Chief Executive