BBMusic Outputs

Analysis for BBMusic (March 2010)

For young people

• 2,446 children and young people have graduated from BBMusic programme since September 2008, of which 1,179 (48%) were male
• BBMusic has worked in 57 schools, organisations and community groups, located in 9 boroughs or local authority areas
• 62% were from Black and Ethnic Minority Groups; 33% were eligible for Free School Meals (FSM); and 3% reported a disability
• 97% enjoyed the BBMusic workshop
• 72% learnt more about bullying
• 60% now know what they can do to stop bullying
• 50% reported being able to help others who are bullied
• 47% reported feeling more confident as a result of their involvement in BBMusic
• 49% learnt how to stay safe and keep away from trouble

“after the session I felt a lot better, the teacher [BB] is very good at helping us feel better, the songs we performed helped us in many ways and should help others”

- Young person aged 10 from a London school speaking about BBMusic

For Schools and Professionals

• 100% rated the programme as either “good” or “excellent” following their observations, feedback and discussions with the young people participating
• 100% of teachers and educational professionals would recommend BBMusic to other schools and colleagues
• After three months, bullying reduced by an average of 31.5% in participating schools and community areas
• After three months, reporting increased by an average of 41.4%

“A really positive, enjoyable session from which the children gained a great deal”

- Professional from a London school talking about BBTunes