Young people’s mental health is an increasing concern. Using music through our specifically designed project has proven to be a good way to connect with young people in a way that feels comfortable to them Read more
We run creative projects in Youth Justice settings that directly contribute to rehabilitation and encourage young people to live secure, meaningful and socially responsible lives Read more
Children of women who are held in secure facilities should be offered specific provision that supports their development as babies and toddlers... and that's exactly what our musical project achieves Read more
We’re making musical instruments accessible for deaf and hearing impaired young people around the region Read more
Sound Steps is a 12-week creative music project for young people aged 18–25 living in Kirklees who might be facing barriers to work, training or education. Read more
Our Schools Partnership programme gives pupils practical, creative time in our Safe Space Studio: a dedicated environment where they can work one-to-one or in small groups with experienced music leaders. Read more
Creativity can change how young people see themselves and their place in the world. We often work in community spaces - like community centres, colleges or other spaces. Read more
Yorkshire Youth & Music delivers inclusive, high-quality music enrichment for colleges across Yorkshire. We work with further education providers to support student wellbeing, engagement and progression through creative music-making. Our sessions create safe, supportive spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence and develop new skills, whatever their background or starting point. Read more
We spoke to X, a young person who began attending our sessions in 2023. During that time, music helped grow their confidence, going from simply attending sessions to eventually performing. Through this piece, we explore how these sessions have supported them. Read more
"I’d start by saying “I want more studio time” but “want” is an understatement... Music is the solution to all my problems, whether I feel sad, angry, happy or just feel like I’m not having the best day... I write music." Read more
Youth voice is a social action group for young people based at Northorpe Hall Child and Charitable Trust that focusses on championing strong mental health and wellbeing for young people. Northorpe worked with Yorkshire Youth and Music facilitators to make an original track about mental health and wellbeing... Read more
Safe Space Studio aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people struggling with their mental health to make their own music with like-minded friends Read more
Welcome to Safe Space Studio, a brand new music production space in the centre of Huddersfield offering a safe space for young people to collaborate and make music together Read more
Our Music and Mental Health project is a programme of music education work with the aim of improving and / or supporting the mental health, fitness and well-being of vulnerable children and young people in our region. We're pleased to share with you both the development of the project and a selection of case studies of the children taking part. Read more
A summary of our activity over a 12 month period (normally running alongside the academic year). Read more
E, a timid and anxious young woman looked after by the Youth Justice Service in Kirklees, has come on in leaps and bounds with Jess Armstrong's support and the ability to sing 'out loud'... Read more
Written by a local social worker and YYM musician and facilitator, Jess Armstrong, this is the story of D, a young person looked after by the Youth Justice Service in Kirklees... Read more
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Yorkshire Youth and Music has always had a focus on improving the life chances of children in challenging circumstances, and many of our projects could be considered as a form of social prescribing for children in the Yorkshire region Read more
Featuring experienced facilitator, Rebecca Denniff, our 'Let's Play with Music' series of video resources aims to give musical tools to explore and support better mental health for children and young people Read more
A Model Music Curriculum that included Music Technology might have meant our latest case study, P, would be doing Music at A-Level. Here's a look at why... Read more
Back garden guitaring in a dedicated display from one of our music leaders and their talented student, 'F'... Read more
The first Singing and Signing Summit took place on 30th January 2018 at the Doncaster School for the Deaf. Organised and chaired by Gail Dudson, our Director, the summit was a discussion to open the debate on how different organisations approach singing and signing Read more
Our Director, Gail Dudson, completed her MA studies at the University of Sheffield in 2018, writing a dissertation on the benefits of Singing and Signing for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Young People, which was based on our Great Singing, Great Signing project... Read more
A source of authentic Roma songs and music is available through one of our brilliant music education contacts Read more