Soundabout charity leading the dissemination of the SOI framework in partnership with the university of Roehampton and the Institute of Education, University of London
Sounds of Intent Conference A curriculum framework for making music with children and young people with learning difficulties, including autism is being launched in the London Region th Date: 26 April 2013 Time: 11am until 3pm Venue: City & Hackney Carers Centre,
96-102 Springfield House, 5 Tyssen Street, London E8 2LZ
Cost: £20 (to cover tea/coffees, light lunch and other costs) Additionally, a Sounds of Intent Guide Pack is available to buy for only £18.75 To register: Complete the registration form and send back along with a cheque for £20 to: Soundabout, Elizabeth House, Wornal Park, Worminghall, HP18 9PH Key contact email: suechilds@soundabout.org.uk - tel: 01844 338898 Transport/parking: Nearest tube: Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland stations. Buses – 30, 38, 56, 67, 76, 149, 242, 243, 277, 488. There is no parking at the venue. 10.30am 11.00am 12.00am 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.45pm 2.45pm 3.00pm
Registration and coffee Welcome, introduction and SOI film by Soundabout’s SOI Young Champions Presentation by (Professor Adam Ockelford) Demonstration of Sounds of Intent software and user perspectives Light lunch Hands on session (bring your own wireless-enabled phone, iPad, laptop, etc.) Feedback Close
The Sounds of Intent Framework aims to help children and young people, including those with learning difficulties or autism, engage with music. Based on ten years of practitioner-led research, it sets out a framework of musical development that spans all abilities. The Sounds of Intent software is free to use and is available online at: www.soundsofintent.org. Through easy-to-use interactive software, it enables teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, parents and carers to: assess children and young people’s level of musical development record and monitor attainment and progress download musical materials and ideas for activities share thoughts on a forum
SOI Project Funded By: SOUNDABOUT: USING MUSIC TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THOSE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES SOI Dissemination Project based with Soundabout at: 2 Elizabeth House, Wornal Park, Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, HP18 9PH Tel: 01844 338898 - Email: jacquimalone@soundabout.org.uk Company Limited by - Guarantee No. 5023067 - Reg. Charity No.1103002