Supporting SEND pupils through music

Suffolk County Music Service (SCMS) supports mainstream and specialist schools across Suffolk, helping children and young people with additional needs access and enjoy high‑quality music education.

Experienced SEND specialists

• A skilled team of teachers with extensive SEND experience. Meet our SEND Team here.
• Expertise in Sounds of Intent, bespoke SEND music curriculum, and music for hearing‑impaired pupils (including BSL)

• Teaching delivered 1:1, in small groups or whole‑class, tailored to pupils’ needs

Experienced SEND Music Specialists

SCMS has a dedicated team of teachers with significant experience in SEND music provision, working in mainstream and specialist settings.

Expertise includes:

- Sounds of Intent

- Bespoke SEND music curriculum

- Music for hearing-impaired pupils

(including BSL)

Proven experience:

- Sound Around – Orchestras Live

- Burrell Project for deaf children

Access to accessible and adaptive instruments via Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub (NSMH) and innovative approaches support engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.

What we offer:

- Bespoke Music Curriculum

- Music Nurture programmes

- WCIT (percussion)

- 1:1 instrumental lessons (piano, guitar, drum kit, strings, brass)

We work in partnership with schools and families across Suffolk.

Get in touch with our SEND Specialist, Tracey Rayner, on 01473 265462 and find out how we can help.