As an approved Alternative Provision provider for students in Surrey schools and other settings, Surrey Arts aims to enhance interest and participation in the arts and music across Surrey. In collaboration with various organizations, we offer support and tuition to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Our aims and objectives are to:
- Make music activities available and accessible to all people in Surrey whatever their age and needs
- Promote music activities that enrich lives, aid well-being and strengthen communities
- Raise the profile of music education Surrey
- Create high-quality music experiences and progression routes for young people
What can we offer
Surrey Arts offers two main cost-effective packages depending on the student's age, needs, and length of provision required. Activities are available for Key Stage 2 (KS2) through to POST-16. As well as supporting children back into mainstream education, where appropriate, we help young people to progress onto other music opportunities and pathways towards employment including within the music industry and related sectors.
Inclusive Music Ensembles
Our award-winning inclusive ensembles provide a safe space for children to make music with others, build friendships, express themselves and develop communication skills and resilience.
These group environments are particularly suited for neurodiverse students and/or those with low level mental health needs. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the needs of a particular student.
The location for these ensembles varies depending on the project.
Find out more information about our exciting groups, orchestras and choirs.
One to one and small group music sessions
We offer bespoke online or face to face one to one or small group sessions where students can learn an instrument and/or explore lyric writing and beat making (music production) in music genres that resonate with students. During these session students are supported to explore difficult emotions and experiences through their music making.
Workshops can take place in a dedicated space near Woking, in one of our music centres or any other suitable venue for the student, including online.
We are unable to offer music workshops in students' homes.
Intended Outcomes for students
- Young people have confidence and resilience to (re)engage with education
- Young people are able to share and process difficult emotions and experiences
- Young people learn life long, musical skills and interest
- Young people develop social skills
For further information email the Surrey Arts Inclusion team
