Music Therapy
In partnership with North Somerset Music Service, we are delighted to be able to offer Music Therapy to all schools in South Gloucestershire. We can work with children in both mainstream and special schools, both in primary and secondary age groups.
Music therapists use music as an alternative way to communicate and make connections with young people. Therapy is usually offered on a 1:1 basis for children who struggle cognitively, or with their mental or physical health.
What does music therapy ‘look like’?
Sessions usually take place weekly, in school and last between 20 and 40 minutes with the child. The therapist will then make time for note-taking and reflections.
Sessions would typically happen in a room with a range of handheld and larger percussion instruments as well as a piano.
There would be an initial assessment session, to identify the individual needs of the child.
What does it cost?
Initial assessment package: £225.00
This will include:
- 30 minute referral meeting by phone with the referrer
- 60 minute face-to-face meetins with relevant adults. This might include parent/carer, support worker, SENDCo, key worker, class teacher
- Initial face-to-face meeting with client and musical interaction
- One further face-to-face meeting the following week
- Assessment report which will propose the number of therapy sessions and therapeutic goals.
Subesequent sessions
- Individual therapy: £50.00 per session
- Group/Family therapy: £71.00 per session
A mid-term report half way through the therapy work and an End of Work Report are provided at no extra cost.
Additional reports, such as EHCP and other reports, attendance at EHCP or similar formal meetings will be charged at our hourly rate.
To refer a child email musicservice@southglos.gov.uk.
‘Here I am’
Using Music to promote positive mental and emotional health following Covid-19
Delivered by one of our trained Music Therapits, ‘Here I Am’ is a collection of carefully sequenced activities to help teachers navigate through children’s differing experiences of Covid-19. The programme involves a half-day visit into school and then support for teachers to continue delivering the activities to enabling a lasting impact. Click here for full details or contact musicservice@southglos.gov.uk.