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MAPAS Centre

The MAPAS Centre is the beating heart of MAPAS (Music and Performing Arts Salford). It is a place to enjoy making music and performing arts together under the guidance of our experienced and professional team of tutors.

The MAPAS Centre includes bands, orchestras, choirs, drama groups, musical theatre companies and a wide variety of ensembles to suit all abilities and musical tastes. Most of our activities are based at Moorside High School in Swinton, but we do also use other locations across the City so please visit our website for the most up to date information.

To help children and young people feel welcomed and support them settling in, MAPAS can arrange a visit for any child/young person to the location of their group prior to their first rehearsal and/or facilitate an in person/virtual meet with the MAPAS tutor who will be delivering the sessions.

The positive benefits of Music and Performing Arts go themselves a long way to enhancing the overall wellbeing of all the children and young people involved. MAPAS are also able to signpost to partner organisations within and outside SCL/Salford Council who specialise in children/young people’s mental health.

Staff training includes

  • Inclusive Activity training from Empowered and EqualityDiversity Training
  • Working With People With Autism In Sport (Dance).

Some examples of adjustments to our sessions to aid the experiences for the children/young people are:

  • cue cards
  • specific groups for children, young people and adults with SEND (see below)
  • removal of all western music notation with a focus on learning by rote and asking the audience not to clap a group onto the stage at a performance in order to alleviate unwelcome noise/anxiety.
  • MAPAS will do all they can to ensure a holistic and enjoyable experience for all children and young people.

Age Range(s)

  • 3 - 25

Who to contact

Contact Name
Patrick Noone
Contact Position
Development Officer
Telephone
Email
patrick.noone@scll.co.uk
Website
MAPAS website

Where to go

Name
Moorside High School
Address
Deans Road
Swinton
Salford
Postcode
M27 0AP
Notes

For MAPAS Centre activities, access the campus from the East Lancs Road vehicle entrance.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Time of day
Evening
Session Information
Specific ensemble times vary - please see website for full information

Availability

Referral required
No
Referral Details

No referral required.

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£6 (child) per month
£5 (sibling) per month
£8 (adult) per month
£7 (adult concession) per month
Details
Monthly MAPAS Centre membership grants access to all ensembles/groups (assuming you meet the entry requirements)

Local Offer

Description

We have three MAPAS Centre Groups Tailored for those with SEND and/or disability. 

MAPAS Junior choir

MAPAS Rainbow Rooms Choir

MAPAS Rainbow Rooms Dance

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Contact Name
Patrick Noone
Contact Telephone
0161 778 0256
Contact Email
patrick.noone@scll.co.uk
Local Offer Age Bands
Transitions to Adulthood - Push to second line (16+)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Needs Level
Low
Medium
SEN Provision Type
Universal
Targeted

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