Course & Qualifications

At Fast Forward Music, we employ a Person-Centred Approach to student learning. We carefully consider each student’s care, support, and Special Educational Needs (SEN) to tailor the qualifications, delivery style, and assessments to best suit the individual. Our approach incorporates SMART goals to ensure students are fully supported in their learning journey.

Flexible and Tailored Provision

Fast Forward Music offers a flexible and layered approach to education, depending on several factors, such as:

• Duration of student attendance
• Type of course (Group, 1:1, or 2:1)
• Placement length (half-term, termly, or long-term)

We collaborate closely with schools to determine the appropriate course level by utilizing shared data, assessing individual interests in music, conducting baseline assessments, quizzes, and observations.

Math & English Update:
We also offer a range of Functional Skills Courses, including level 1 Math and English. These are primarily aimed at our post-16 students but can also be made available to Keystage 3 and 4 students upon request during induction.

Qualifications and Courses Offered

Fast Forward Music offers the following qualifications in partnership with Rockschool (RSL Awards):

Short-Term Programmes

• 12-Week Reengagement Programme (Workshops)
• Rockschool Music Production 
  Our short-term programme supports both individual and group settings (1:1, 2:1, or group). These are tailored music production courses. Each programme aims to equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge in areas such as:
  • Audio production
  • Electronic music production
  • Mixing, editing, mastering
  • Sound for media

Long-Term Programmes

• Rockschool Creative Music Industry Level 1 Award to Diploma
  For long-term placements, Fast Forward Music offers a structured programme that leads to qualifications ranging from Level 1 Award to Diploma in Creative Music Industry. The programme is flexible, allowing schools to select optional units of interest, and it focuses on building expertise in:
  • Performance
  • Music Production
  • Composition
  • Live Events
  • Entrepreneurship

Each qualification is tailored to meet the student’s needs, as well as the educational goals set by their school.

Certification Process

All qualifications and certifications are discussed at induction and levels of requirement are to be met within the school year. There maybe exceptions on a students special education needs.

For more information on certifications please contact our team!

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