BBC TEN PIECES X COSMO : A multi-sensory music experience
Teach Music Differently:
Firebird for SEND
Here is What You'll Learn
Fresh inspiration
How to explore the variety of resources available in BBC Ten Pieces
Engaging Every Pupil
How to teach BBC Ten Pieces in a way that engages every pupil, not just the confident ones
Bringing Pupils Back In
How to run accessible music lessons in mixed-ability and SEND classrooms without increasing your workload
Accessible Classrooms
How to turn complex classical pieces into simple, multisensory experiences using movement, light, and touch
Simplifying Complex Music
What to do when pupils lose focus, disengage, or feel overwhelmed by music and how to bring them back in
What Works in Practice
Practical, in-class strategies from Ben Sellers on what works, what doesn’t, and how to adapt in real time
About BBC Ten Pieces
BBC Ten Pieces is a UK-wide music education initiative from the BBC that introduces children to classical music through films, classroom resources, and creative activities. It aims to inspire young people aged 7–14 to explore orchestral music and use the music as a starting point for their own artistic creations.
About Cosmo
Cosmo is an award-winning interactive learning system designed to make therapy and education more engaging, inclusive, and effective. It combines tactile, Bluetooth-enabled buttons called Cosmo Dots with an app full of activities created alongside teachers and therapists.
Used in schools, therapy centres, and homes around the world, Cosmo helps develop attention, communication, emotional and social skills through play. It adapts to every learner’s needs, making it ideal for individuals with learning differences.
Using interactive lights, touch, and movement, Cosmo turns music from something pupils listen to into something they can see, feel, and actively take part in.
With Cosmo, every session becomes an opportunity for meaningful interaction, progress, and joy in learning.