Breadcrumb Home Resource Hub Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/resources/pillar-4-reach-and-engagement Pillar 4: Reach and Engagement Copy URL https://www.youthmusic.org.uk/resources/pillar-4-reach-and-engagement This section brings together practical tools to help you reach and engage young people who are often described as ‘hard to reach’. From inclusive music-making approaches to strategies for supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, these videos and guides share insights from professionals across the sector on building authentic, accessible and people-centred practice. VIDEO RESOURCES How to increase ‘hard to reach’ young people’s engagement This online and interactive session looked at Music Fusion's ethos and psychology, which underpins their successful programme of delivery for hard to reach young people aged 11-25. Read more Music with young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties Video summaries of key sections from Dr Phil Mullen and Mac Makes Music’s resource for working musically with children and young people with SEMHD, particularly those excluded from mainstream school. Read more Putting people first with Phill Howley A brief overview of how to create the atmosphere for a musically inclusive session and being a facilitator for young people’s music. Read more Reflecting our communities with Ruby-Ann Paterson Ruby-Ann explains how we need to ask ourselves some difficult questions to ensure authentic representation. Read more Inclusive music-making with Sarah Sarah talks about her training with More Music and the importance of having people involved with music, with music leaders needing to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves and has access to the right sort of instruments. Read more Prev Next More pillars resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making. resources Pillar 6: Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars. resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences.
How to increase ‘hard to reach’ young people’s engagement This online and interactive session looked at Music Fusion's ethos and psychology, which underpins their successful programme of delivery for hard to reach young people aged 11-25. Read more
Music with young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties Video summaries of key sections from Dr Phil Mullen and Mac Makes Music’s resource for working musically with children and young people with SEMHD, particularly those excluded from mainstream school. Read more
Putting people first with Phill Howley A brief overview of how to create the atmosphere for a musically inclusive session and being a facilitator for young people’s music. Read more
Reflecting our communities with Ruby-Ann Paterson Ruby-Ann explains how we need to ask ourselves some difficult questions to ensure authentic representation. Read more
Inclusive music-making with Sarah Sarah talks about her training with More Music and the importance of having people involved with music, with music leaders needing to ensure everyone is enjoying themselves and has access to the right sort of instruments. Read more
resources Pillar 5: Musical Offer Discover resources on inclusive music education, career advice for young creatives, and innovative approaches to music-making.
resources Pillar 6: Youth Voice Hub Explore tools to amplify youth voice! Help young people thrive and make your organisation more impactful, credible, and connected. This is also Pillar 6 in the IDEA Pillars.
resources Pillar 7: Communications Find practical guides and resources to create accessible content, communications, and events for diverse audiences.
