MusicLinc
“The children love the sessions and look forward to them happening. The boys in year 2 are much more settled and the staff have used some of the teacher’s techniques of speaking to the children back in class. There is definitely a big improvement with their engagement.”
– Headteacher, Castle Hill Infants
What is MusicLinc?
MusicLInc is designed for children and young people accessing their learning within mainstream and SEND settings, on a 1-to-1 basis.
MusicLinc is a support programme working 1-to-1 with autistic children and young people to promote and develop key skills to support how they access their learning in all areas of their schooling – Listening, Interacting, conNecting, Communicating.
MusicLinc uses a holistic, child-centred approach; bespoke resources and activities are developed and adapted to facilitate communication, social, emotional, physical & cognitive skills across 6 – 12 sessions. Working alongside key staff who support individuals involved in the project, all visible progress is monitored through on-going evaluation, observation and discussion to ensure maximum impact and promotion of best outcomes for all.
“One of our year 1 boys is having a tricky time, but the MusicLinc teacher keeps him in the room through his engagement with him and I saw today the child’s one-to-one using some of the language she had heard the teacher using”
Who is it for?
MusicLinc is aimed at autistic children and young people within mainstream and SEND settings, on a 1-to-1 basis.
What does HMS provide?
One of our SEND specialist teachers works with the young person, focusing on each individual’s needs and linking with EHCP / Personal Behaviour Plan targets, musical games and activities, including intensive interaction, are used to enable CYP to learn, connect and engage with those around them.
How long does it last?
MusicLinc is available either half-termly, or termly. Each session is 30 minutes long on a 1-to-1 basis.
How much does it cost?
For ½ term – £250.00 per individual child (minimum input)
For full term – £420 per individual child (anticipated input)
Costings include:
- Initial meeting with HT / SENCo
- Initial 30-minute observation & assessment with each individual to ascertain key needs and focus for support
- Bespoke planning, preparation and resources for sessions
- ½ term / full term x 30 minute 1-to-1 sessions
- Ongoing evaluation including feedback of data, progress and review of strategies used
- Final written impact report available on request (additional charges apply)
For further information, please contact:
Liz Davies – Inclusion Lead – liz.davies@hants.gov.uk