INCLUSION & SEND
Every child makes music.
Music is for every pupil, whatever their needs or background. We adapt our teaching, take away the cost of instruments, and help you target support where it matters most.
How we include every pupil
Whole-class teaching
In whole-class ensemble lessons every child in the class learns together, so no one is left out.
No instrument costs for families
Instruments are loaned free of charge, so cost is never the reason a child can't learn.
Teaching that adapts
Our teachers work with your SENCo, follow pupils' support plans, and adapt pace, resources and instruments so every pupil can succeed.
Live music for everyone
We can adapt the volume, length and seating of assemblies and concerts for pupils who need it.
Progress in small steps
The Musical Mates Awards recognise every step forward, not just exam grades.
Experienced teachers
Specialists educated to music degree level, most with Qualified Teacher Status and years of experience teaching children.
Special schools and resourced provision
Many of our music tutors have extensive experience teaching in mainstream and specialist settings, including:
Pupils with severe physical and learning disabilities
Autistic pupils and other neurodivergent learners, including pupils with ADHD
Pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, including those in specialist provision after exclusion from mainstream school
Multi-sensory, practical teaching, with calm routines and positive behaviour strategies
Tracking small steps of progress, using frameworks such as PIVATS
Working alongside educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, families and school staff
We believe that adapting teaching for neurodivergent learners benefits the whole class.
Before lessons start, we ask you to share pupils' SEND information, your behaviour policy and risk assessments with our teachers, so they can plan from the first lesson.
Funding for disadvantaged pupils
Ofsted has found that the gap between families who can and can't afford music tuition persists. Here's how schools close it.
Pupil Premium
The National Plan for Music Education confirms schools can use Pupil Premium funding to subsidise instrumental lessons for disadvantaged pupils. We'll help you plan it.
Music hub support
Your local music hub may offer funded whole-class teaching or remission for pupils on free school meals. We'll help you make the most of it alongside our lessons.
Musical Mates Ltd bursary
We are hoping to be able to offer bursary places for eligible children in the very near future.
Let's talk about music for every pupil.
Take our free music health check, or book a free visit and we'll look at your provision together.