Using Music in SEND Settings

Designed for educators, carers, and professionals working in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) environments, this course explores how music can be used intentionally to support communication, sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, attention, and positive behaviour.
Author

Emma
Phillipson (she/her) 

Duration

2 - 3 hours

Categories

Children and Young People, SEND, Sensory Processing

Price

£45

About the course

Music can be a powerful and inclusive tool in SEND settings, supporting communication, regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement - even when words are hard to find. This course helps educators, carers, and professionals use music intentionally and confidently as part of everyday practice.

Across four modules, you’ll explore why music is effective for children and young people with SEND, how it affects the brain and sensory systems, and how simple, adaptable music activities can support a wide range of needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and PMLD.

No musical training is required, and the focus is on responsive, inclusive approaches rather than musical skill or performance.

Easy to follow

Our courses are self-led, accessible and practical - designed to fit around your schedule.

Rooted in research

All content is based on evidence and delivered by experienced, qualified professionals.

For your practice

See how the ideas in this course can complement your existing work and help you support the people you care for or work with.

Emma Phillipson

She/her
Emma has been a qualified music therapist for over a decade, bringing extensive expertise in working with children with learning disabilities and older adults with dementia. She specialises in addressing sensory processing and integration goals, as well as supporting emotional processing following bereavement.
At Chiltern Music Therapy, Emma supervises several team members and serves as the Life Guardian, focusing on HR-related tasks and projects that enhance the emotional well-being of the staff. As a passionate singer and guitarist, she also enjoys performing whenever possible.

Additional support for the content of this course came from Jenny Bell - Music Therapist at Chiltern Music Therapy.

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