Music for Children who are Looked After

Music plays an important role in all of our lives and we are committed to ensuring that any Child who is Looked After is given the chance to learn, play and explore music in a way that suits their needs. In partnership with the Sheffield Virtual School, Sheffield Music Hub offers a variety of fully funded activities including instrumental lessons, instrument hire and music group places for Children who are Looked After.

Click here to apply for lessons for a child who is looked after.

We are currently only able to fund lessons for children who are classed as a Child who is Looked After (ie living with a foster carer). For children who are classed as post-CLA (ie adopted or with a Special Guardianship Order), it may be that your school will be able to fund the lessons using Pupil Premium Plus. We would encourage you to contact the designated teacher in your child’s school to see if they are happy to fund lessons.

Click here to apply for a music group place for a child who is looked after. When filling out the form please make sure you tick the box that you are applying for a free place for a looked after child. If your child is post-CLA and you are unable to afford the fee for the music group, please contact musichubprojects@sheffield.gov.uk as they may be able to offer you a bursary.

We also run an alternative provision and an after school group specifically for children in care with our partner organisation, TRACKS at Sheffield Music School. For any questions about these opportunities or anything else, please email sheffieldmusichubcla@sheffield.gov.uk or call Heather Burge on 07815 003 612.