For the last twelve years Soundabout has been training staff in special needs settings to use sound and music to create meaningful opportunities for communication for a wide range of young people. We are now delighted to launch the Soundabout Education Centre where professionals who work with young people with learning difficulties can develop their own knowledge and skills.
The Soundabout Education Centre offers practical and theoretical seminars in which teachers and their support staff can further their understanding of the role that sound and music can play in developing creative communication. Here they have the
opportunity to learn and develop new techniques to help them meet the many challenges of the classroom environment. The seminars are also a time for meeting peers, sharing experiences, skills and information.
The seminars are held in the beautiful setting of Thomley Barn, just outside Oxford. The converted medieval barn and its pretty sensory garden are surrounded by fields full of hares and soaring red kites. It is the perfect, peaceful place to study, share and make music.
Autumn Term Programme
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| Date(s) | Seminar | For staff working with | Experience level |
| Tues 28th Sept | Simple Soundbeam | PMLD, SLD | Beginner, Intermediate |
| Tues 5th Oct | Communication at the Edge | PMLD, SLD, ASD | Beginner |
| Tues 12th Oct | Story making | PMLD, SLD, ASD | Any |
| Tues 2nd Nov | Interactive Music Skills | PMLD, SLD, ASD | Intermediate |
| Tues 16th Nov | Introduction to Songwriting in Special Education | EBD, PMLD, SLD, ASD | Any |
| Tues 11th Jan 2011 | Into the Silence and Beyond | PMLD, SLD, ASD | Advanced |
What some of our previous delegates have said about Soundabout Education Centre courses: "This has been one of the best pieces of training relating to SEN music work I have attended in my years as a music specialist – thank you."
Arbour Vale School
"The day was lovely, very reflective and a luxury compared to the hectic, over-stimulating bustle of school."
Waverley School
"Very engaging. Superb ideas to help you think about things from the students’ point of view."
Rugeley Horizon School
"An enjoyable and informative day – totally appropriate and helpful for those working in PMLD/SLD field. Well matched and a good pace!"
Linwood School
"I will actually be able to go back to school and put the ideas into practice!"
Curnow School
"A really valuable day. Thank you for inspiring me."
Palatine Primary School
"Inspiring … excellent … fantastic … brilliant … great … fun …."
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