This happens in the form of monthly workshops, supported by a team from the OAE. A brilliant example of how our partnership at Acland Burghley School is working is our new initiative of sessions in the Base (Acland Burghley School unit for students with autism).

This came about through a discussion with Billy Pinches, Associate Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo) and OAE Education Director, Cherry Forbes. We have piloted four sessions at the Base and moving forward this will become a monthly session for Year 7-10 students.

Students are gaining confidence in working together and the sessions provide them with the chance to explore a range of music.