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Sounds Together Didcot – Early Years and Young Children

Sounds Together is a chance to come together in local community spaces and make friends through music!

Sessions are co-designed with the group, based around the interests and ambitions of the group!

Using accessible instruments, technology, and multi-sensory resources the sessions celebrate the creativity of everyone in the room.

In Didcot (Oxfordshire) we run two groups:

  1. All Ages 
  2. Early Years and Young Children (0 – 7 years old)

This page contains information about the Early Years and Young Children sessions. 

 

 

Book Early Years & Young Children Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

On each date, there is an informal drop-in Sound Explore session at 10am. This is an informal session where you and the child you support can take time to get used to the space and meet our practitioners. The child you support can explore sound at their own pace, while you can learn more about Soundabout, what we do, and whether the environment and sessions feel right for you.

Following the drop-in session, there is a Multi-Sensory Music Making session. This is a more structured music session, with just 8 spaces available per session. Siblings are also very welcome.

Dates

Saturday 26th September 2026 – ‘In the Jungle’ theme

Saturday 28th November 2026

Saturday 6th March 2027

Times

10–11am: Drop-In Sound Explore Session.

11am–12pm: Multi-Sensory Music Making Session. Advance booking is essential.

Location and Travel

Address

District Community Centre, Gentian Mews, Great Western Park, OX11 6GR 

Parking

There are three blue badge accessible parking bays at the front of the building in the main car park. 

Public Transport

Didcot Parkway is the nearest Train Station but is a 35 minute walk to the venue or 6 minute taxi drive. The nearest bus stops Great Western Park Asda. 

Accessibility Information

Building Accessibility

All public spaces in the centre are wheelchair accessible, with wide doorways and step-free access.

Toilet Provision

There are accessible toilets available on site. 

The nearest changing places toilet is at Cornerstone Arts Centre (an 8 minute drive away). 

Participant Wellbeing

Staff will take care to keep music and sound levels at a comfortable volume for all participants. If you need a break from the session at any time, a quiet space will also be available for you to use.

If you have any concerns about the wellbeing or safety of anyone attending the sessions please contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead, Rebecca on rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135. 

Getting to know you

When you sign up to Soundabout sessions you’ll be invited to share anything you’d like us to know about you. This could be how you communicate, accessibility information, sensory needs, and anything else you want to share. We’ll then use this information to help plan sessions. 

You can contact Soundabout’s Community Support Lead, Rebecca, at any time to share information or ask questions. 

Group Sizes

There are 8 participant spaces per session available for booking.

These sessions are designed for Learning Disabled children with complex support needs aged 0-7. Siblings and other family members are also welcome.

Parents / Carers

Participants must be supported by a parent or carer at all times when attending the sessions. 

Venue Photos

Outside Space

Inside Space – The Playroom

Playroom Outdoor

What to wear and bring

District Community Centre is an indoor venue. The playroom has it’s own garden. So wear whatever you are most comfortable in for indoor sessions but bring additional layers in case the group uses the garden. 

Booking Process

  • Advance booking for the multi-sensory music making sessions is essential. Please don’t turn up on the day without booking as there might not be space for you! 
  • We use a booking platform called ‘Enthuse’ for these sessions. You can book using the link below. If you have any issues using the booking system please contact us.
  • Sessions are ‘Pay-What-You-Can’ with a suggested donation amount and always a £0 option. 
Book Sounds Together Didcot - Early Years and Young Children Sessions

Helpful names and faces

Two Soundabout Practitioners will facilitate the sessions.

Any other information?

If you have any queries, concerns or need any support prior to the event or on the day, please contact:

Rebecca, Community Support and Safeguarding Lead:  rebeccatunley@soundabout.org.uk or 0773 7051135

Safeguarding Concern Form

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