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Yorkshire Youth and Music guides

We have written a series of handy guides, for teachers, teaching assistants and other members of staff, on tips, good practice and making the most of visiting musicians, for use in the following settings:

COVID-19 Guidance for Face-to-Face Workshops

COVID-19 Guidance for Face-to-Face Workshops

We've written a comprehensive guide to working with young people in face to face situations in response to the continued need for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

Published: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Our Health and Safety Policies

Our Health and Safety Policies

Yorkshire Youth and Music takes the health and safety of our staff, freelance facilitators and (most of all) our students and participants incredibly seriously. Here, we share our latest H&S policies... Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Deaf and Musical

Deaf and Musical

Deaf and Musical is a series of videos, created by musicians, Eloise Garland and Sean Chandler (who both happen to be D/deaf) and the team here at Yorkshire Youth and Music, to support D/deaf young people to improve a whole range of musical skills, with and without instruments Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Signed Songs by Paul Whittaker OBE

Signed Songs by Paul Whittaker OBE

Paul Whittaker OBE has been profoundly deaf all his life yet pursued a career as a successful Musician. Paul has created this brilliant set of resources, including a set of signed songs and a handout detailing some things to remember when singing and signing... Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

A guide to Singing and Signing

A guide to Singing and Signing

Our guide to Singing and Signing with hearing and hearing impaired children and young people Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Pack - Parts 1, 2 and 3!

Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Resource Pack - Parts 1, 2 and 3!

A free guide to introducing music and instruments to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Deaf Instrumental Learning - tips and good practice

Deaf Instrumental Learning - tips and good practice

A guide on tips and good practice for musicians and practitioners teaching Deaf and hearing impaired young people how to play an instrument Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Getting the best in Secure and Controlled environments

Getting the best in Secure and Controlled environments

Our guide to getting the best from a visiting musician in secure settings for young people Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

Getting the best in Early Years settings

Getting the best in Early Years settings

A guide to getting the best out of visiting musicians in Early Years settings Read more

Published: 4th April, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Rebeka Haigh

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  • COVID-19 Guidance for Face-to-Face Workshops

    COVID-19 Guidance for Face-to-Face Workshops

    We've written a comprehensive guide to working with young people in face to face situations in response to the continued need for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Sounds Like... a (more) Model Music Curriculum

    Sounds Like... a (more) Model Music Curriculum

    We've aired our views on the new Model Music Curriculum. But can we put our music where our mouth is and give some examples of musical styles we would add to the MMC? Of course we can!

  • Music Makes Lives Better Because... it is integral to the curriculum

    Music Makes Lives Better Because... it is integral to the curriculum

    Is it the very model of a musical curriculum? Read on for YY&M's response to the new Model Music Curriculum

  • Music Makes Lives Better Because… it can offer a new beginning

    Music Makes Lives Better Because… it can offer a new beginning

    As we start projects once again (post-lockdown), we take some time to reflect on why new beginnings, particularly in music education, can make young people’s lives better…

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  • Eloise Garland

    Eloise Garland

    Eloise Garland is a professional musician, teacher and Deaf awareness campaigner based in London

  • Yorkshire Youth and Music gets a new look!

    Yorkshire Youth and Music gets a new look!

    Brand new for 2020, Yorkshire Youth and Music is pleased to announce a new set of articles looking at music and music education in a completely different way, along with a new look for our logo and more...

  • Music Makes Lives Better Because... it is integral to the curriculum

    Music Makes Lives Better Because... it is integral to the curriculum

    Is it the very model of a musical curriculum? Read on for YY&M's response to the new Model Music Curriculum

  • Tony Johnson

    Tony Johnson

    Tony Johnson is the Head of the Music and Arts Service at Bradford Council

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  • The Bromley Trust has funded Yorkshire Youth and Music to continue Little Song Stars

    The Bromley Trust has funded Yorkshire Youth and Music to continue Little Song Stars

    The Bromley Trust has kindly offered funding to Yorkshire Youth and Music for our Little Song Stars project, which contributes to better life chances for babies and young children

  • Helen Varley

    Helen Varley

    Having previously played for Hammonds Saltaire, James Shepherd Versatile Brass and Black Dyke, Helen Varley now holds the solo horn seat at the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band...

  • How to Donate

    We make a difference in the lives of children and young people in a variety of very challenging circumstances, through high quality music and arts based projects and experiences. Your donation will help us to improve the lives of challenged young people across the region.

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    Sounds Like... Brass!

    All things Brass and beautiful... a July playlist to celebrate this very British tradition

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