Young people

The What Works Centre for Wellbeing has a new blog detailing the key findings from NatCen social research, based on linked data from the four waves of Understanding Society surveys of adults and young people that included questions

The report includes recommendations for developing meaningful, personalised arts provision for young people/adults with complex needs, families and support workers.

An independent evaluation (attached) of Music in Mind, a Rhythmix programme supporting children and young people with mental health problems.

Live Music Now's 2016 conference at the Royal Society of Medicine focused on the impact of music for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

From Drake Music and Drake Music Scotland, the Short Guide (attached) brings together information on organisations, initiatives, research documents and more for disabled musicians, their parents and carers, music teachers and anyone else concerned with accessible music education.

A report from the Cultural Learning Alliance setting out the developmental and social advantages derived from arts and cultural education.

The report's key findings are below

This new book looks at the place of theatre for children who are hospitalized, showing how powerfully it can enhance their social and mental wellbeing.

An essay by Soundcastle and Creative Futures exploring their recent projects aimed at those deemed ‘hard to reach’.

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A new booklet from Sound Connections based on a 2015 training session with music and autism specialist Tina Pinder.

The London Early Years Music Network has published an evidence review exploring the impacts of music on young children’s physical, mental and psychological development.