There is clear evidence that emotional wellbeing is a key indicator of academic achievement and subsequently improved outcomes in later life. The Department for Education has found that, on average, children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social and school wellbeing, had higher levels of academic achievement and were more […]
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This report presents findings from a pilot project designed to bring ten people who have experienced homelessness into education, training and employment opportunities in social care. Delivered in partnership by Inspirative Arts, our training arm Inspirative Development, and Derby YMCA, the project aimed to address issues in recruiting, caring for, […]
In 2017 Inspirative collaborated with YMCA Derby to deliver unique opportunity to train those who are currently unemployed and have a criminal record. The project was funded by Skills for Care. The difference with the training Inspirative were offering was to include a series of group arts therapy sessions before […]
Music Therapy is undertaken by a qualified music therapist who seeks, through a mutually developing relationship, to assist in the remediation of specific emotional, physical (sensory/motor), social or learning disorders.
I have cerebral palsy along with a few other medical issues. I have limited use in my right hand and very little use in my legs and suffer from memory loss.
We work with Derby City Council’s ‘Priority Families’ programme as an approved provider, to help and support families who need it the most.
A 25-year-old individual diagnosed with ASD, Epilepsy and Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) and his wellbeing sessions. Read about his story.
Using Creative Wellbeing sessions with an individual with PMLD. All names within this study have been changed to maintain boundaries of confidentiality.
Richard’s anxiety was significantly lowered. His repetitive behaviours reduced and he had more interaction with other group members. He attended customised...
Richard came to Inspirative Arts looking for a mentor of his age to help him access services and go places and do various activities. The final aim being to increase his independence and perhaps ready him for living in his own accommodation; furnishing him with the skills and confidence to […]
What is Wellbeing? Brown and Brown (2004) illuminate how the quality of life and wellbeing is completely unique and individual from person to person. It appears very difficult to define the quality of life as one unitary concept as there are multiple elements and domains which contribute to it. Mind […]
What We Have Found about Music Therapy. We have found that music can be used as a tool to alleviate stress, reduce self-harm, build confidence, develop communication and interaction, and improve mental health and wellbeing for people with profound multiple learning disabilities. We take our services to various different care […]
What is Cerebral Palsy? “Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move… Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. Although cerebral palsy is a […]
The All-Party Parliamentary Group have put together a report after an inquiry into Arts, Health and Wellbeing. The report recognises and brings to the readers attention the powerful contribution the arts can make to our health and wellbeing. Not only this, but the report provides comprehensive evidence and numerous examples of […]
“The team development session was excellent and fulfilled a lot of outcomes that the team members had not even considered before attending the workshop. We had previously tried to think of some team building activities ourselves and many of the staff could only come up with weekends away as an […]