Education
We deliver informative and entertaining workshops for up to 30 pupils, inspiring young people to improve their mental health through creative outlets
The events of 2020 have thrust mental health even further into the spotlight. It is more important than ever before for young people (and teachers!) to have strategies up their sleeves to improve mental wellbeing.
Through live performance, open discussion and pupil participation, Retune’s wellbeing workshops demonstrate the importance of using creative outlets such as music, art, drama, dance and writing to maintain wellbeing and build emotional resilience. Retune teaches young people how to unlock their imaginations, inspiring them to pursue their passions and achieve mental harmony in the process. Sometimes we all feel out of tune, and small adjustments can take us back to where we need to be.
In order to meet social distancing requirements and follow government guidance, we are taking every possible measure to ensure the safety of pupils and staff. We stringently follow all advice on distancing, hand washing, mask wearing and restrictions on singing, where applicable. We will also work with individual schools to satisfy all safety requirements, as we know that each school is different and must adapt to the guidance in its own way. Please refer to our Risk Assessment for more information.
We have delivered to all ages, from Year 1 to adults, and the presentation has been especially effective for students at ‘transitional’ stages such as Key Stage Two, Year 7 and Sixth Form. Workshops can last anywhere between 30 minutes and one hour, depending on timetabling.
What The Pupils Said They Learned:
“You can draw your feelings”
“Not all emotions are shown on the outside”
“Music is powerful and can bring joy to the world”
“Songs don’t have to be perfect. You can sing your heart out”
“We all have a brain, so we all have mental health”
“Music and singing is so much fun. Funnily enough I want to write a song… now!”
“Creativity is something you can get lost in”
“Doing something you like can calm you down”
“There is always someone there for you and you can talk to anyone”
“I learned that we must look after our mental health
and we can express it in many ways”
“It’s not what you’re good at that counts. It’s what you have fun with”
“I learnt that you don’t have to be famous to succeed”
What The Teachers Are Saying:
“Brilliant workshop. Important that children and young
people deal with adversity and feeling overwhelmed”
“The children were engaged and the session provided
an insight into how we all need an outlet”
“Our children were engaged from start to finish. I am
positive they took everything on board”
“The singing really lifted my spirits! It was nice to see the children all smiling and joining in”
“Good interaction with pupils, keeping their attention. A great, fun session”
“Fitted in so well with the PSHE Healthy Lifestyle topic. Really age related”
“Important for children to realise there are other outlets for their feelings”
“Really good to get children talking about mental health – thank you!”
“The children loved the opportunity to sing and make their song”
“We would love you to come back and work with us again”
“I loved the feeling that all children could create a song”
“Great to see wellbeing promoted through arts”
Feedback From The Schools We Have Visited…
(1,233 pupils and 108 members of staff attended the workshop)
99%
of teachers rated the presentation as Good or Excellent
100%
of teachers rated the speaker as Good or Excellent
100%
of teachers would recommend Retune to another school
93%
1,145 out of 1,233 pupils rated the workshop as Good or Excellent
97%
1,199 out of 1,233 pupils would like Retune to visit their school again
