Nursery World - Sound of music in after-school clubs

Out-of-school clubs across the UK are set to sound out the musical talents of thousands of children through an innovative programme aimed at encouraging them to pick up an instrument and play. Come and Play!, a partnership between the Kids' Clubs Network and the charity Youth Music launched at the Ministry of Sound this week, will see more than 650,000 invested in the three-year music-making programme in 70 selected out-of-school clubs.

Come and Play!, a partnership between the Kids' Clubs Network and the charity Youth Music launched at the Ministry of Sound this week, will see more than 650,000 invested in the three-year music-making programme in 70 selected out-of-school clubs.

Anne Longfield, chief executive of the Kids' Clubs Network, said, 'This level of funding gives everyone cause for celebration. Through bringing musicians and children together the Come and Play! programme gives children and young people an opportunity to further their musical talents.

'Out-of-school clubs, working with Youth Music, will provide an exciting approach to learning which is crucial in helping those who don't feel so confident learning in a more formal school setting.'

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