SEND Provision
Music provision for children and young people with additional needs, including additional learning needs, are offered in two separate strands – Learning about Music and Learning through Music.
Learning about Music
All children should have access to an inclusive, broad and balanced music curriculum regardless of any additional needs. Music is for all and provides the opportunity for children and young people to communicate, express themselves and explore their creativity through a range of different musical experiences.
HMS can provide skilled music teachers and practitioners with special school’s experience to work alongside teachers and support staff to engage classes in an accessible, meaningful curriculum.
Learning through Music
Learning through Music is a holistic approach to music provision which uses music as a vehicle for learning. Projects and interventions focus on life skills including making connections both with adults and peers, building relationships through improved social interaction and communication skills, developing a greater sense of self identity and self-worth, nurturing a readiness to learn, empowering confidence and supporting each individual’s wellbeing. Musical games, songs, activities and experiences are devised and planned in response to the needs of the children and young people involved.
Project opportunities include:
(click the title to visit each page for further information)
A group-based project, promoting and supporting the development of social communication and interaction skills, and building relationships
for KS1 – KS3
A 1:1 support programme for children with Autism within mainstream and SEND settings
A programme for Rising 5s as they approach the transition to primary school, establishing a sense of connection between families and nurturing greater levels of self-confidence
Designed for vulnerable young people who are struggling to engage with their learning and find themselves at the edges of education
for Upper KS2, KS 3 – 4, KS 5
An intervention specifically designed to support children still struggling with the challenges of phonics
for Year 3-4
Bespoke 1:1 opportunities
Bespoke music provision for holistic purposes
Information by direct request – please email music.service@hants.gov.uk
We also work in partnership with Key Changes Music Therapy to support children and young people who would benefit from a different approach.
Sound Gateway – SEND Adaptive Instrument Library
NEW FOR 2026-2027!
Our recently launched ‘Sound Gateway’ provides mainstream and SEND settings with instruments available to loan to facilitate music making for children with specific needs.
Instruments and Equipment available to loan include:
- Arcana Strum
- Digit CMPSR
- Soundbops
- Casiotone keyboards
- Tongue Drums
- Sensory Pod
- Disco Lights
- + other bespoke packages and more instruments to come
For more information about these instruments, click here
For more information on our Sound Gateway, please email our Inclusion Lead – Liz Davies – liz.davies@hants.gov.uk