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Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust

Training

Training for Schools

We provide training for schools to help staff better understand music therapy, emotional wellbeing, communication, regulation, and inclusive support for pupils. Our sessions are practical, reflective, and designed to strengthen confidence across the whole school environment.

Training and support for schools

Helping schools build confidence, understanding, and inclusive practice

Schools are increasingly supporting pupils with a wide range of emotional, communication, sensory, and relational needs. Our training helps staff deepen understanding, strengthen confidence, and develop approaches that are more inclusive, compassionate, and effective.

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Understanding music therapy in schools

Understanding Music Therapy in Schools

A practical introduction to what music therapy is, how it works, and where it can support pupils and school staff.

Emotional wellbeing and regulation training

Emotional Wellbeing & Regulation

Training to help staff better understand emotional regulation, distress, co-regulation, and supportive responses.

Inclusive and relational practice

Inclusive & Relational Practice

Helping schools develop more inclusive, child-centred approaches to communication, connection, and support.

Tailored inset and staff development sessions

Tailored INSET & Staff Development

Flexible training shaped around your school’s needs, priorities, pupil profile, and wider wellbeing goals.

Why Choose Us

Our training is grounded in clinical knowledge, real-world practice, and a deep understanding of how schools support children and young people every day.

Practical, school-focused training

We design training that makes sense in real educational settings, with content that is relevant, accessible, and grounded in the day-to-day realities of school life.

School-centred training

Inclusive support for different pupil needs

Our training helps staff think more confidently about emotional wellbeing, communication, regulation, and relational support.

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Built on therapeutic expertise

Our work is informed by music therapy practice, giving schools access to specialist insight that connects wellbeing, communication, and inclusion.

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Flexible delivery

Available as one-off sessions, inset days, staff development workshops, or tailored training packages.

Relationship-led approach

We focus on understanding children and young people in context, not just managing behaviour or symptoms.

Designed for real impact

Training aims to leave staff with clearer understanding, practical ideas, and greater confidence.

Training Formats

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Whole-staff training

Ideal for inset days, staff development, or shared school-wide learning.

Half day / Full day

Targeted team sessions

Focused sessions for pastoral teams, SEN staff, leadership, or specialist support staff.

Tailored format

Workshop series

A sequence of sessions to deepen understanding over time and support embedded practice.

Multi-session
Training that fits your setting

Every school is different. We tailor training to your needs.

Whether you want an introduction to music therapy, support around emotional wellbeing, or more specific staff development, we can shape training to suit your pupils, staff, and priorities.

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