Referred participants

In order to maintain the confidentiality of participants referred, we have reported on individuals using a Unique Identifier Number (UIN). Names of individuals referred to Noise Solution through this Grant Agreement can be supplied, if required (assuming General Data Protection Regulation requirements are satisfied).

UIN 1269

Gender - Male Age - 15 Referred from - DWP Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - “A happier kid, with better self beliefs and less anger”. Progression - Education (Music Tech place at College).

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

- 1 Point

Embedding feelings of competency.

Digital platform showing engagement from parents.

Feedback

“Creating music and the sheer praise I got for it after from friends and family. Experience in a studio, fun making music that I like, praise/a sense of being good at something.” - Participant

"Hi I'd like to start by thanking you and Noise Solution for giving [PARTICIPANT] the chance to make music this last few months he's thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I'd say [PARTICIPANT]’s gained confidence not only in his music and ability but in himself in every aspect. [PARTICIPANT] is more engaged in life, especially in school life revision etc. I'm not sure if it's made much difference in decision making but I'm sure it's helped. Noise Solution is completely different to any other service we've looked for help from, I think it's been fantastic and we have a more confident kid because of it. Many thanks”. - Mum

UIN 1250

Gender - Female Age - 13 Referred from - SCC Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - “For [PARTICIPANT] to gain confidence and believe she is capable of achieving well”. Progression - Home Ed, intention to attend Open Mic nights here at the Hunter Club, to view and then participate. This is a massive thing for [PARTICIPANT].

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 3 Points

Developing positive relationships. Deciding to attend and (maybe!) perform.

Feedback

“I believe you can do anything you want if you put your heart into it”. - [PARTICIPANT].

"Different to other music activities as in music lessons she's told what to do. These sessions are more led by [PARTICIPANT] and what she wants to do.” - Mum.

UIN 1318

Gender - Female Age - 17 Referred from - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - To build [PARTICIPANT]’s self esteem and bring the focus back to her and the fact that she really matters in herself and doesn't have to look after everyone to be okay, and she is able to say no to prevent any future abuse, as very vulnerable here. Progression - Education maintained

Context - after family breakdown father removed himself from contact, boyfriend left, housing lost.

Validating success, self directed. Developing resilience and self confidence.

SWEMWBS Start

Low

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 1 Point

Feedback

“FUN, and an escape from the problems that are going on. I feel more resilient to deal the stuff that life throws at me. Coping mechanisms and strategies are great but they don't always help, using this to focus on makes all the other stuff fade away to provide a break. To be honest once I've been distracted the bad stuff doesn't

come back. Being able to have fun and chill and do things that can relate to how i feel without talking about it but expressing it. i loved making my own tracks and learning the piano!” - [PARTICIPANT].

UIN 1330

Gender - Female Age - 17 Referred from - Suffolk County Council Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - [PARTICIPANT] would like recognition for her music and for people to hear her. [PARTICIPANT] would like to do something positive that she can be proud of and people will see that she can achieve good things. This will give her something to look forward to that is safe. Progression - Changed to music tech and accepted on course.

Context - this young lady had previous involvement with County Lines.

Noise Solution acting as a catalyst for change; positive diversions from other negative activity.

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

- 2 Points

Feedback

"Consistency. You've worked on her agenda. Inclusive. Subject matter has been focused. Confidence has improved from lots of things, Home, College, Performing, and Noise Solution together. I'd say that the E-

portfolio/Blog helped swing her acceptance to college. Support in learning and activities has helped. Subject matter has helped a great deal.” - Professional. “I would really love some more sessions to keep making tracks!”. - [PARTICIPANT].

UIN 1343

Gender - Female Age - Unknown (16-18?) Referred from - NSFT Attendance - 50% Referrers aims - Give [PARTICIPANT] a path, give her something to do in her spare time - a coping strategy. Progression - Requested to do Level 3 with Noise Solution (Arts Award Gold) - can be delivered if funding is available.

Context - tricky to engage due to involvement with County Lines, along with some illness-related absences.

Embedding confidence. Engaging professionals.

SWEMWBS Start

Low

SWEMWBS End

Low

+/- Change

+ 2 Points

Feedback

“relaxed, less intense, more flexible” - Mum “I wasn't sure I wanted to come but it's been exciting" - [PARTICIPANT].

UIN 1320

Gender - Female Age - 13 Referred from - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Attendance - 90% Referrers aims - Increase her trust and confidence, build self esteem and to "be seen" and validated. Progression - Further music making.

Context - complex family environment with suicidal ideation from sibling (sectioned) and the participant.

Improving self-confidence from being unsure to sharing herself singing.

SWEMWBS Start

Low

SWEMWBS End

Low

+/- Change

+ 2 Points

Feedback

“its fun and helps me work on what i love to do” - [PARTICIPANT]

“Focusing on developing skills and a physical end product develops confidence and self worth. Being able to show people what you are doing and get further positive feed back is invaluable. Learning to make decisions about music helps develop decision skills that can be used in other situations.” - Dad

UIN 1331

Gender - Male Age - 16 Referred from - DWP Attendance - 90% Referrers aims - To build his self confidence and self esteem. To add to his skills and talent and a career as a music producer in the music industry. Progression - Education, further music making.

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 7 Points

Embedding competency and engaging people around the individual with newly formed positive identity.

Feedback

“I have improved on my knowledge about production and have improved my production quality it has also inspired me to get FLStudio Producer edition so i can play with samples on it i am a lot more confident with my music” - [PARTICIPANT].

UIN 1333

Gender - Female Age - 18 Referred from - Bury Interdisciplinary Team Attendance - 90% Referrers aims - [PARTICIPANT] to progress her interest in music and feel confident about doing something positive away from her family home. I hope that the confidence gained will encourage [PARTICIPANT] to consider further education options in the future. Progression - Further music making.

Context - lack of engagement with any other provision prior to Noise Solution.

Making the participant the expert, and using this positive identity to build a community around them through the Noise Solution platform.

SWEMWBS Start

Low

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 4 Points

Feedback

“Just wanted to drop you a line about Noise Solution and [PARTICIPANT]’s participation over the last couple of months.

I have to say I am so impressed with what she has been doing, and the facilities you have there at the Hunter Club. It is pretty much the only thing she has engaged with over the last couple of years, so it is amazing! It is the only thing that I don’t have any trouble getting her to participate in. She really does like being in the studio.

I have seen her forays into drumming, which is so great to see her engaging in something new. I had no idea she might be interested in that! It is very hard to get her to be enthusiastic about anything, and Noise Solution has been the only thing!

I would dearly love her to continue doing something like this in some way, something musical and creative, as it would be a shame to just end after a great 10-week experience. She is still really interested in music and I know she feels at home and relaxed in the studio you have. I feel she has only just started, really”. - Mum.

UIN 1507

Gender - Male Age - 16 Referred from - Wellbeing Hub Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - Self esteem issues, low confidence, social anxiety, social withdrawal. Avoiding behaviours. Progression - Further music making.

Context - Bullied in primary school no other significant life events. Since primary school and unmanaged bullying has gradually become more and more socially anxious and isolated.

Using the blog to build and rebuild relationships with other people.

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 1 Point

Feedback

“[PARTICIPANT] has clearly progressed as a musician over the course of the past 10 weeks, growing increasingly competent using the software and working independently to create his own music. He has set-up his laptop with the appropriate software and virtual instruments to continue pursuing music-making as a hobby. I plan to email the music teacher at [SCHOOL] to suggest that he continue to encourage [PARTICIPANT] and find a way to include him some of the music activities at school. I also invited

[PARTICIPANT] to come and use the studio during his school holidays - something he seemed interested in - particularly if he could bring along a friend. - Musician

UIN 1804

Gender - Male Age - 14 Referred from - Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Attendance - 100% Referrers aims - Improved confidence, a sense of achievement and pride, to carry through and complete a task. Progression - Further music making, Education

Context - Autism has meant that [PARTICIPANT] is concerned about being different. Takes time to cope with new people and situations. Doesn’t easily show or express emotion - difficult to read

SWEMWBS Start

Moderate

SWEMWBS End

Moderate

+/- Change

+ 1 Point

Challenging [PARTICIPANT] in a supportive environment. Using skills learned to initiate strengths-based discussions.

Feedback

“It is very participant led which encourages engagement in learning and builds confidence. Experimentation is encouraged which helps to learn from 'mistakes' and try new things without the anxiety of 'doing something