Dingley's Promise
Dingley’s Promise West Berkshire and Boogie Mites joined forces to explore how music can open new doors for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The result was a joyful, transformative pilot that left a lasting impact on children, families, and practitioners alike.
Funded by the Lanyado Fund, the project combined hands-on practitioner training, inclusive music sessions, and family workshops. Children – many of whom typically found group settings challenging – became confident, vocal, and engaged.
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Mary Rose Academy
PCC Inclusion Grant 2024
Mary Rose Academy is a special education school where all pupils have moderate to severe physical and/or learning disabilities. There are also a considerable number of students with autism spectrum disorder. Boogie Mites music sessions were adapted to give maximum inclusion and ensure all children could take part in their own way.
For many children with additional needs it is very difficult for them to express themselves, especially if they are non-verbal. Music is often the key to sharing their feelings, there were some really joyful moments during the sessions.
Parents were given ideas to use at home with the Boogie Mites app so they can continue to enjoy music time together with confidence.