SEND and Inclusive Resources
A selection of resources helpful for those looking for activities to do whilst staying home aimed at people with additional educational needs. (Last updated: Nov 2020)
if you would like help accessing any of our resources or information then please do get in touch with us at music@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:music@coventry.gov.uk]
Drake
a new bank of resources to accompany you on your Inclusive Music Practice journe, developed as part of the Think22 programme that helped to bring inclusive practice to the forefront of music education in England. Think22 reflects Drake Music's core organisational approach of Disabled and Non-Disabled educators, musicians, leaders, artists and practitioners working together. Free access to the resources: Inclusive Music Practice (drakemusic.org) [https://www.drakemusic.org/think22/]
Electric Umbrella
Electric Umbrella [https://www.facebook.com/ElectricUmbrella/?hc_location=ufi] are live on Facebook four times a day with sing/sign-alongs, an inclusive choir, a live breakfast show and a bedtime story
English Touring Opera
English Touring Opera [http://englishtouringopera.org.uk/] understand the importance of education and broad experiences for every child, and want to reach out to people in their homes at this challenging time to make music and have fun! join in with some of their family and inclusive activities here. [https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/our-work/learning-participation/resources]
Makaton
Some great free resources from Makaton [https://makaton.org/TMC/Free_resources_]. A unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.
Makaton with Cat McGill
.A weekly choir event [https://www.facebook.com/folkycat/?hc_location=ufi], now available online
Molly Bertrand
Some songs [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0uRB9oas_REm3UnXleyh9A] to join in with complete with Makaton signing.
Out of the Ark
Sing and Sign [https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/video/signing/] - two free songs incorporating signing and the opportunity to sign up to access lots more.
Orchestra of the Swan
A series of short videos for music students from OOTS principal players. [https://orchestraoftheswan.org/dementia/dementia-friendly-music/] A lovely playlist put together by Principal Flute Diane Clark of songs for those living with #dementia . Whether you're living on your own, in sheltered accommodation or in a Care Home these videos are designed to get you singing along and tapping your feet to lift your mood!
PAMIS
Here are some great inclusive resources [http://pamis.org.uk/resources/]
The Sensory Project
a bank of FREE resources [http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources] helpful for those looking for activities to do whilst staying home and staying safe aimed at people with additional educational needs
Soundabout
From the Soundabout Team there are regular online offers:
'Soundabout Live' - 40min Themed Multi- Sensory music making sessions every Tuesday and Saturday at 2pm live on Facebook
'Little Soundabout' - Music session is aimed at 0-5 year olds with SEN. Every Monday at 2pm. Live on YouTube. - link coming soon
'Soundabout Life' [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0QP3sDYnLJAo-w8s7vRb1nSY3ZfDJa1m] - Music Session aimed at 18-26 year olds with SEN. Every Thursday at 11am. Live on YouTube.
Visit their [https://www.soundabout.org.uk/]website [https://www.soundabout.org.uk/] or facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/SoundaboutUK/] for more information about what they do and how they can support you.
Twinkl
A link to a range of SEND resource [https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/specialeducationalneeds-sen]s across all areas of the curriculum. They offer a variety of different types of SEND resources for special needs children and are suitable for special needs and mainstream schools. Some of the needs that they produce resources for include autism, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADHD
Wonder Moms
Wonder Moms is a project by three moms to share real talk, helpful information, and practical advice with parents of kids who have intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, language and speech delays, deafness, chronic illness, and traumatic brain injury. Click here [https://wondermoms.org/] for their website and lots of valuable advice.
School Resources
Online Lesson for Schools
This is where you can access our online lessons for teaching remotely. For schools with an SLA only
See the trailer [http://youtu.be/3BMdES_imFE]
These pages are password protected. To request the password or if you have any problems with accessing any of these resources please contact Amy Randall [mailto:amy.randall@coventry.gov.uk] at Coventry Music or the main Coventry Music [mailto:music@coventry.gov.uk] office.
The BBC also offer some great teaching resources
- Free teacher classroom resources [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks1-music/zbcjscw] suitable for use in music lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 1 in England
- Free teacher classroom resources [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks2-music/zfv96v4] suitable for use in music lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 2 in England
- Free teacher classroom resources [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ks3-music/zbwtrj6] suitable for use in music lessons with secondary school children at Key Stage 3 in England
- Free teacher classroom resources [https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/gcse-national-5-music/zmgwnrd] suitable for use in music lessons with secondary school children at Key Stage 4 and GCSE in England
Mornings of Music Resources
For schools that have previously signed up and taken part in our Mornings of Music events over the last 10 years, we are making all the previous years resources available for your use over the next year - to use in your lessons and classes, as part of your music teaching.
All 2020 schools should have received a link to these resources. If you have not or you think you should be eligible to receive a link to these exciting resources please contact us. [mailto:music@coventry.gov.uk]
Early Years Resources in collaboration with Funky Feet
Coventry Music has worked with Funky Feet Music to produce a free music resource exclusively for Early Years practitioners across Coventry. This resource is available for download.
This exclusive package of songs and supporting documents:
- places emphasis on the link between music making and physical development and the subsequent effect on child development.
- provides a broad range of songs and musical games that support language, literacy, and numeracy skills
- follows the same format as the Development Matters framework
- provides opportunities for observation and assessment and gives suggestions for extension activities
- provides creative opportunities
Access the resources [https://www.coventrymusichub.co.uk/downloads/download/15/early-years-resource-download]: - please ask for the password (Please note. you may need to download the file to make the music play)
Other useful resources for schools
Create-React
Free teaching resources for Years 4 to 6. Composer Liam Taylor-West has collaborated with University of Bristol mathematicians to produce a short maths + music course for primary schools. The three-part video series the maths of repeating and non-repeating sequences using simple musical examples and exercises. Information and lesson plans are available at https://create-react.com/LTW.html [https://create-react.com/LTW.html]. Liam is also available to give free virtual workshops for your school. To inquire or for more information, please contact hello@create-react.com [mailto:hello@create-react.com].
The Phoenix of Persia Educational Resources
The Phoenix of Persia is a children’s book with specially composed music that introduces pupils to the music, culture, storytelling and history of Iran. Alongside the book, we have developed a cross-curricular resource pack for key stage 2 [https://tinyowl.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PhoenixPersia_TeachersResource_Final_LR.pdf], as well as a resource box (The Shahnameh Box) that is available for loan via local schools library services.
They have developed an educational website that includes ideas for classroom activities, a powerpoint with embedded videos that cover activities that were taking place in the workshops and which teachers can try out for themselves, as well as (the very positive) feedback from teachers who have already used the resource, such as this example [https://teacherglitter.wordpress.com/2019/05/17/music-and-storytelling/].
Here is a short film about the project
Travelling light Theatre Company
Travelling Light Theatre company are delighted to share an exciting new story and free digital resource for primary schools, 17 and the Squeak Gobbler.
To access this free resource for schools, or if you know teachers who might be interested in accessing it for their class or school, please contact Lizzy Stephens [mailto:lizzy@travellinglighttheatre.org.uk]. To find out more visit their website [https://www.travellinglighttheatre.org.uk/stories/a-new-story-and-free-digital-resource/].