SEND

Reach the Stars

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.

Musical Inclusion Programme

Our Musical Inclusion Programme is focused on providing access to music for those living in the most challenging of circumstances and who, consequently, may not have the same opportunities as others to take part in high-quality music activity. We work with children, young people, and adults whose life situations create barriers to participation, using music as a tool for connection, expression, and wellbeing.

Projects are often undertaken in partnership with other organisations, e.g: third sector agencies, local authority service providers, special schools/DSP units, alternative educational providers, community support groups.

The activities we deliver are always shaped by the views, interests, and needs of those taking part, and co-designed wherever possible.

The aim of the Musical Inclusion Programme is to develop a sustainable, inclusive musical infrastructure across Northamptonshire and Rutland – one that reflects the diversity of the 21st-century music industry and nurtures the musical and creative talents of all, regardless of age, ability, or background. Musically inclusive practice and equity of access remain at the heart of all we do.

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