Oxfordshire: Music tech investment for children with SEND
Among the instruments is a "joystick" which can be used to perform and compose music.The council said it was "particularly good for pupils in wheelchairs or those with limited motion".Other instruments light up when played and balls trigger music as they bounce.John Howson, the council's cabinet member for children, education and young people's services, said that would help "unlock the potential" of children to express themselves through music. He added that the local authority was "excited to be able to expand our programme", responding to requests from the young people, families and education professionals.Ms Lyons said they would help children with limited verbal communication skills "use music to help them make friends and express their emotions".She gave examples with Rav Drums and Indian shruti boxes because of their therapeutic sounds.The full range of instruments will be arriving over the next couple of months.The funding was made possible through investment from Arts Council England.
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