Babigloo Music for Babies: Full Independent Evaluation Report
Read the extensive findings of Nell Farrally's independent report into Babigloo's 6 programmes with 61 babies in Poole and East Dorset from May 2018-April 2019 using classical and contemporary music to develop the muscality of babies 0-12 months.
Summary
- 61 families engaged (62 babies and 68 adults)
- 3 Babigloo musicians
- 6 other visiting musicians
- 1 composer/music co-ordinator
- 3 Babigloo musical compositions
- 6 children’s centre staff
- 24 participants in CPD
- 47 visitors/observers
- 1 Project Manager
- 1 Project Evaluator
Crucial to understanding the success of Babigloo is:
Parents valued: non-judgemental group atmosphere, nurturing environment created by musicians, opportunity for “time-out” with their baby, seeing how much their babies enjoyed and responded to music.
Parents reported: making more at home, listening to and making a broader range of music, using music to soothe and distract, using more vocalisations to communicate with their baby, feeling relaxed during and after Babigloo.
Parents wanted: for Babigloo to continue beyond the 9 week programme and Babigloo for older children.
I wish it didn’t have to stop – we had really loved it and have looked forwards to every week, even when we have been having a bad week. We would love a follow up course.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz-WE4lDU7EBWENQT25XMHotMjNlek8wUDFuQUhua1BoQlFv
with thanks to:
The Arts Development Company for their management of the project
Borough of Poole Arts Service (BCP Council)
Borough of Poole (BCP Council) and Action for Children Children's Centres
