Rhythm and Movement (EHCP+) ✨

African drums, balafons with movement.

Mentored by

Obase-Aboli Music

Musician/ Music Educator

Collection links

CPCC Community Hub & Cafe, Milton Keynes

Ages: 5 - 17 years

SEND no EHCP+ £35 per sessionEHCP+ funded Ticket Free

Next date: None - Register your interest

Funded by Milton Keynes City Council EHCP+

Specialist SEND provision

Rhythm and Movement (EHCP+) ✨ block mentored by Obase-Aboli Music

What we'll do

Ujhasuma Africa delivers inclusive, hands-on workshops that combine African music, dance, storytelling, and cultural learning for children aged 4–16, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our sessions are designed to be engaging, sensory-rich, and adaptable, enabling children of all abilities to participate, express themselves, and develop confidence in a supportive environment. Children explore a range of African instruments including djembes, talking drums, and balafons (African wooden xylophones). These instruments are highly accessible and provide immediate sensory feedback through rhythm and sound, supporting engagement, coordination, and communication skills. Children who already play instruments such as guitar, piano, violin, or cello are encouraged to bring them along and explore how these can be combined with African rhythms in a collaborative ensemble setting. Movement and dance are also key parts of the sessions. Children learn simple dance steps inspired by African celebrations, helping develop coordination, physical confidence, and rhythm awareness. Traditional African folktales are used to support listening, imagination, and social learning, while introducing children to cultural values such as cooperation and resilience. Our facilitators bring extensive experience working with children and young people. One facilitator works within Children’s Services at a local council, while the other is an experienced school music teacher. Both have training and experience in SEND awareness, autism awareness, behaviour support, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. All staff hold enhanced DBS checks, and we follow strict safeguarding, health and safety, and risk assessment procedures. A SEND-trained staff member is present to provide additional support where required. Our sessions promote creativity, confidence, teamwork, and cultural understanding, ensuring every child feels included, valued, and empowered to participate.

send accessibility checklist

1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

More information available on request

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Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

About your mentor

Obase-Aboli Music

Musician/ Music Educator

Obase-Aboli is a musician and music educator originally from Cameroon, now based in the United Kingdom. He is a skilled balafon player and has released several albums showcasing traditional and contemporary African music. Obase-Aboli is the Artistic Director of Ujhasuma CIC, which delivers creative workshops that explore African music, culture, and collaborative learning. With experience working with children and young people in educational and community settings, Obase-Aboli specialises in music education that encourages creativity, confidence, and self-expression through improvisation. His workshops focus on accessible, hands-on musical participation where children explore rhythm, instruments, and storytelling in a supportive environment. By encouraging improvisation and experimentation, he helps participants build confidence in their creative abilities while developing listening, teamwork, and communication skills. Obase-Aboli has experience delivering sessions for both mainstream groups and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). His approach is inclusive and adaptable, using rhythm, repetition, and sensory engagement to ensure that all participants can take part regardless of prior musical experience or learning style. Activities are structured to support participation at different levels, allowing children to contribute in ways that suit their individual strengths and needs. He holds an enhanced DBS check and follows appropriate safeguarding and health and safety procedures when working with children. Through his work with Ujhasuma CIC, Obase-Aboli aims to empower young people through music, cultural learning, and creative collaboration, helping them develop confidence, curiosity, and a sense of connection through shared musical experiences.

SEND Skills

We can also support with: ✨Manual handling (lifting, hoisting, safe transfers) ✨Personal care (toileting, changing) ✨Using communication devices ✨Visual supports (pictures, schedules, symbols) ✨Positive behaviour support ✨De escalation strategies ✨Understanding autism and sensory needs ✨Adapting activities for different needs ✨Supporting children with learning disabilities ✨Helping children manage transitions (moving between activities) ✨First Aid

Learning aim

Aim 1

- Play Simple rhythms in groups - Improvise on their Rhythms - Learn names of African instruments and their origin

Pricing information

Ticket namePriceInformation

Ticket nameSEND no EHCP+

Price£35

InformationCould be accompanied by parent if needed

Ticket nameEHCP+ funded Ticket

Price£0

InformationCould be accompanied by adult if interested

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Where we'll be

CPCC Community Hub & Cafe, Springfield Boulevard, Milton Keynes, England, MK6 3JS

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Snacks

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.