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.
Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust
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.
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.
A practical introduction to what music therapy is, how it works, and where it can support pupils and school staff.
Training to help staff better understand emotional regulation, distress, co-regulation, and supportive responses.
Helping schools develop more inclusive, child-centred approaches to communication, connection, and support.
Flexible training shaped around your school’s needs, priorities, pupil profile, and wider wellbeing goals.
Our training is grounded in clinical knowledge, real-world practice, and a deep understanding of how schools support children and young people every day.
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.
Our training helps staff think more confidently about emotional wellbeing, communication, regulation, and relational support.
Learn MoreOur work is informed by music therapy practice, giving schools access to specialist insight that connects wellbeing, communication, and inclusion.
About UsAvailable as one-off sessions, inset days, staff development workshops, or tailored training packages.
We focus on understanding children and young people in context, not just managing behaviour or symptoms.
Training aims to leave staff with clearer understanding, practical ideas, and greater confidence.
Ideal for inset days, staff development, or shared school-wide learning.
Focused sessions for pastoral teams, SEN staff, leadership, or specialist support staff.
A sequence of sessions to deepen understanding over time and support embedded practice.