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Sing Up Foundation
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We believe in harnessing the power of singing to improve mental health and wellbeing.

We create a healthier world through song.

#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
What makes a space feel truly safe for young people? 🤔
Blue Cabin's Safe Spaces guide breaks it down into 6 essential elements:
January 21, 2026 at 7:22 PM
TWO DAYS LEFT for our survey (closes FRIDAY)

What do practitioners actually need?

→ More training?
→ Better resources?
→ Evidence-based guidance?
→ Peer support?

7 mins, confidential, all welcome: https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026

Teachers, music leaders, youth workers - your voice matters
January 15, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Good news from our friends at Sing Up! 💛
As a charity dedicated to improving young people’s mental health and wellbeing through singing, we’re delighted to share that this year’s #SingUpDay anthem — ‘We Get Up Again’ — is now live and ready for you to explore.
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Your voice matters. 🎤
We need your insights on children's mental health & singing.
7-minute survey closes Jan 17.
Your insights inform our State of Play 2025 report.

https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#PractitionerVoice #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
January 7, 2026 at 7:24 PM
When we know that half of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, we cannot overlook the power of collective singing...
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Have you got 7 minutes to help us? ⏰

We're gathering insights from practitioners about children's mental health & singing. Your experience shapes our State of Play report.

Quick survey, closes Jan 17.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS72MHB

#ChildMentalHealth #MusicEducation #EduSky #artsinhealth #musiced
December 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Are you seeing the kids' mental health crisis firsthand? 🚨 Teachers, therapists, youth workers: We need your insights on challenges & solutions. How can the Sing Up Foundation support you? Your feedback will shape our report. Share your thoughts! #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #ArtsandHealth #Edusky
December 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
How are Music Education Hubs exploring music as an intervention for children's mental health? Our Joint Head Baz Chapman shares insights from this year's Music Mark conference, plus a sneak peek at our State of Play report. @musicmarkuk.bsky.social  https://f.mtr.cool/rbmsbxarvk (link in thread 👇)
PERSPECTIVES Optimism and Opportunity: Reflections from the Music Mark Conference
What’s the feeling around Music Education Hubs about singing and music making to support mental health & wellbeing? Baz Chapman attended the Music Mark Conference in Nottingham in November to find out.It was great to be able to join Sing Up colleagues and attend the Music Mark Conference, to represent the Sing Up Foundation and to be a panellist for a session on Wellbeing in Schools. Music Mark is the membership body for music education in the UK,
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December 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Essex schools are seeing incredible results from simple breathwork sessions – pupils report feeling calmer, less anxious, and more focused. 
Singing can do this too! But what's even better is that it does this AND...
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Yes! It lowers stress and can be so beneficial for children and young people's mental health. To learn more about #singing for mental health more specifically and in depth - head to our website: www.singupfoundation.org 🧠🎶 #CAMHS #Edusky #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth #Research
Singing isn’t just fun – it helps your lungs, improves circulation, and even lowers stress. @singupfoundation.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This is wonderful to see! This initiative demonstrates how music & singing can be transformative for mental health, offering people creative ways to share their stories🎶 #ArtsandHealth
New music room offers patients chance to heal through creativity
A new music room named The Sound Kitchen has launched at Guild Lodge in Preston
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November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reposted by Sing Up Foundation
Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Reposted by Sing Up Foundation
🌍 Sing Up Day returns on 25 March 2026!
This year’s song celebrates resilience, courage, and growth — bringing schools and choirs worldwide together in song. 🎶 @singupfoundation.bsky.social

www.musiceducation.global/c/all-compet...

#SingUpDay2026 #GlobalSinging
October 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is your sign to create something beautiful. Just get started. What you need: courage to begin and commitment to learning and listening - from the people you serve and from experts. #MusicEducation #CommunityMusic #Inclusion #Neurodiversity #Choirs
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Music is an incredible leveller of a playing field. Many autistic young people face barriers to music participation because programs aren't designed for their needs. Explore our new resources for autism-friendly singing: https://f.mtr.cool/litexhdhfv #MusicEducation #Inclusion
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nat Vesty from Sutton Music Trust on running inclusive #choirs: stay open-minded, be reflective, adapt. Check out our brilliant case study looking at the Trust's autism-friendly choir: https://f.mtr.cool/splvoaqdnf #MusicEducation
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Music isn't a luxury—it's essential for our health and wellbeing 🎵 https://f.mtr.cool/vsgumzgznm

#MusicEducation #EduSky #ArtsandHealth #Research
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We're hiring! We looking for a Marketing Support Specialist (freelance) to help Sing Up Foundation amplify our youth mental wellbeing work.
£10,400 | 12 months | ~4hrs/week | Remote. Learn more:
Work With Us | Sing Up Foundation
Find out about job vacancies, freelance contracts, tenders, etc.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Play isn't just fun—it's healing. For children who've experienced trauma, play provides a safe way to process emotions they don't have words for yet. Through games, drawing & storytelling, they rebuild trust & reclaim safety.
Power of play in healing childhood trauma
How play helps children recover, reconnect and reclaim their sense of safety
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October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Want to create an autism-friendly choir? Our new planning checklist guides you from research to launch with autism-specific considerations, training tips, and success indicators.
Get the free resource: bit.ly/4nRj8z2 #EduSky #MusicEducation
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We've been sharing about autism-friendly singing recently—and if you found those posts helpful, you may also like this episode from our #InspiringVoicesPodcast 'Singing and neurodiversity'. https://f.mtr.cool/kfiazgzrwk #EduSky #MusicEducation #Youth
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Thinking of starting your own autism-friendly choir? Try our top tips 🎵
https://f.mtr.cool/ietbccnjxv
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When we create autism-friendly singing spaces, remarkable things happen. Anxiety decreases. Confidence grows. Joy becomes accessible.
Read our new case study looking at Sutton Music Trust's great work in this area👉 Link in bio #EduSky #Choirs #Autism #InclusiveSinging #MentalHealth #MusicEducation
October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Inclusion isn’t a buzzword—it’s a commitment. Every child deserves to feel safe and valued and we know how important this is for their wellbeing. Let’s keep asking 'how can we make space for every voice?'. https://f.mtr.cool/lerhgyzhpy

#MusicEducation #EduSky @musiceducation.bsky.socialrofile/did:plc:syog5hosueggne3cc62mcijj" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@musiceducation.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM