BIG TOP AT CHERRY STREET

In partnership with Wolverhampton Music Service, Wolverhampton City Council and Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub Big Top deliver a variety of music-making sessions for children and young people with learning disabilities who live, or attend a school, in Wolverhampton.

All sessions take place at Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub,

Cherry St, Wolverhampton WV3 0QW.

The venue is fully accessible and hoist-changing facilities are available.

Sessions are designed to support the music-making of specific needs and disabilities. Please reserve a space in the most suitable session for your child/young person.

All children and young people should be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Parents/carers are responsible for their child/young person at all times.

Siblings are welcome.

For more information contact us, or click the links to register your interest.

Monthly sessions
Wednesdays (5.30-6.15pm)

Under 11's

Autism (younger)

PMLD and complex needs

11-18 years

These sessions are most suitable for younger children with moderate learning difficulties,
accessing either mainstream or specialist settings.

Next sessions: 17th Sept 2025

22nd Oct 2025

12th Nov 2025

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These sessions are most suitable for primary-aged children with autism and learning disabilities.

This session is suitable for children who may be pre-verbal or non-verbal.

Next session: 8th Oct 2025

19th Nov 2025

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Interactive, multi-sensory music making, suitable for children and young people with profound and complex learning disabilities (PMLD).

Next sessions: 10th Sept 2025

15th Oct 2025

5th Nov 2025

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These sessions are designed for young people with moderate or severe learning disabilities who may access mainstream or specialist settings.

Next session: 24th Sept 2025

26th Nov 2025

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Weekly sessions
(Wednesdays 6.30-7.15pm)

11-18 years (Autism and additional needs)

These weekly sessions are designed for young people with autism, social anxiety and/or learning disabilities. Families accessing these sessions should be able to commit to weekly attendance.

Sessions will explore music-making in a supportive and structured environment and are designed for young people who enjoy music.

No previous instrumental experience is necessary.

These sessions have been scheduled to run on a weekly basis with consistent participants and music facilitators to best support consistency, routine and regularity. If you would like to express interest in your child/young person joining this group please click the button below.

Autumn Term 1 2025 Dates:

10th, 17th, 24th September

8th, 15th, 22nd October

Autumn Term 2 2025 Dates:

5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November

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Sensory Singing
(Saturdays 10.30-11.30am)

5-25 years who enjoy music

Sensory singing sessions provide opportunities for children and young people to sing, vocalise and explore their voices together.

Sessions use a range of sensory props, activities and games to promote vocalisation and singing.

Sessions use Makaton signs, singing, visual aids and lyric and non-lyric based activities. Activities are suitable for children and young people who enjoy music-making and like to have fun.

Sensory Singing sessions provide an opportunity for everyone to explore and build confidence in using their voice and making a sound, and experience this in a group with others!

* Participants of this session will automatically be offered 30 min free use of the Cherry Street Sensory Room after the Sensory Singing session (11:30 am-12 noon). This 'Stay and Play' optional activity will be supported by a Big Top facilitator.

20th September : 18th October

22nd November : 13th December

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Big Top Musicians is a pilot programme running in partnership with Wolverhampton Music Service, Wolverhampton City Council and Cherry Street SEND and Sensory Hub as part of their new out of school inclusive music provision. The provision is still developing and as such may be subject to change. Any feedback or comments on the provision are welcomed.