Community Interest Company
Making a Difference
Boogie Mites Community Projects CIC exists to bring high-quality music-making opportunities to children, families and settings who might otherwise miss out. We work through grant-funded projects and local authority partnerships, and by supporting educators across the UK to deliver Boogie Mites programmes within their own communities.
Our music and movement programmes have been shaped over 25 years of delivery in both state and private sectors. They are informed by neuroscience research as well as ongoing input from teachers, parents and children. This combination of evidence and real-world experience underpins everything we do, ensuring our approach remains both effective and engaging.
We are committed to continuous improvement and to demonstrating the value of our work. Feedback is consistently gathered from those we work with, and we regularly commission independent evaluations to assess the impact of our projects. These processes help us refine our programmes while evidencing positive outcomes such as improved children’s development, increased teacher confidence and stronger parent engagement.
The impact of our funded projects highlights the difference this work makes. From externally supported evaluations of our School Ready Music Programme to initiatives focused on early years development and inclusion, each project contributes to a growing body of insight into the power of music as a tool for learning and connection.
Together, these findings show how Boogie Mites continues to support educators, engage families and enrich children’s developmental journeys through music.
Impact In Schools
Boogie Mites’ School Ready Music Programme has been implemented in primary schools, supporting early language, literacy and social development, particularly in areas of high deprivation. Explore how funded projects have combined staff training, classroom delivery and follow-up evaluation to help EYFS teams embed active music-making into daily practice and support school readiness.
Impact In Nurseries
Boogie Mites’ music programmes have been embedded in nursery settings to support communication, language and early literacy development. Discover how training, resources and practical implementation strategies have helped practitioners confidently integrate music into everyday routines, benefiting both children’s learning and staff practice.
Impact In Family Hubs
Boogie Mites’ parent workshops support families to use music at home to enhance their child’s development. Discover how these sessions build confidence, strengthen parent-child interaction and extend learning beyond the setting.
Local Authority Projects
Working in partnership with local authorities, we deliver targeted music programmes that improve early childhood outcomes, support practitioners and engage families within their communities.
SEND Focused Projects
Boogie Mites’ SEND-focused projects use music and movement to support children with additional needs, promoting communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing. Find out how inclusive approaches, tailored training and adaptable resources enable practitioners to support every child’s participation and development.
EYPP Funded Projects
Through Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funded projects, Boogie Mites supports settings to narrow developmental gaps for disadvantaged children. Explore how targeted music-making, combined with training and structured delivery, contributes to improved outcomes in communication, language and early learning.
Transition to School
Boogie Mites supports children’s transition into school by developing confidence, independence and key communication skills through music. Learn how our programmes help children feel prepared for the classroom while giving practitioners effective tools to support this important stage.