Music’s Role in Supporting Young Children with SEND

We’re excited to share the findings from our Sound Explorers Early Years Training Programme! This project has shown how music can help children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) thrive.

The full report offers valuable insights into integrating music into Early Years settings, fostering a culture of musicality, and meeting the complex needs of children with SEND. It is a testament to the transformative potential of creative, inclusive practice.

Highlights include:

• Children gaining confidence, improving communication, and enjoying social interactions through music.
• Early Years practitioners learning to use music daily, creating lasting benefits for the children they support.
• Parents sharing how much their children look forward to music time – some even starting to make music at home!

Funded by the Clare Milne Trust, this programme shows the power of music to bring joy, connection, and growth to children, families, and Early Years settings.

Read the Report
Find out more about how music can transform lives. Click here to read the full report.

Let’s make music part of every child’s story! 🎵