Education & Schools
Songwriting & creative projects for schools, young people and education settings
Education & Schools
Songwriting, wellbeing & confidence-building through creative education
Passionate about empowering the next generation through creativity, voice and emotional literacy.
Elaine Lennon delivers trauma-aware, award-winning songwriting and creative wellbeing programmes for schools and educational settings across Scotland and beyond.
These projects are designed to support young people to build confidence, self-expression and emotional resilience — while meeting curriculum priorities and wellbeing frameworks in a meaningful, engaging way.
A creative approach that supports real outcomes
Elaine’s education work sits at the intersection of music, wellbeing and learning.
Using songwriting as both a creative and reflective tool, pupils are supported to:
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Express thoughts and emotions safely
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Build confidence in their own voice and ideas
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Develop listening, collaboration and communication skills
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Strengthen emotional literacy and self-belief
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Engage more deeply with learning through creativity
This work is particularly well-suited to:
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GIRFEC wellbeing indicators
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UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools
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Health & Wellbeing curriculum outcomes
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Creative literacy and expressive arts development
What Elaine offers schools
Songwriting in Schools Programme
A structured, age-appropriate adaptation of the signature programme The Inner Voice Method™ - a songwriting journey delivered in a warm, engaging and inclusive way.
Programmes can include:
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Whole-class or year-group songwriting projects
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Small group or targeted support work
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Lyric writing, melody creation and performance
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Reflection, discussion and emotional awareness
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Optional professional recording and release
Projects are tailored to your school’s values, themes and priorities — including wellbeing, identity, climate awareness, resilience and belonging.
Wellbeing-led creative facilitation
Elaine’s approach is trauma-aware, inclusive and pressure-free.
This is not about performance or musical ability — it’s about voice, confidence and connection.
Children are supported to participate in ways that feel safe and empowering, regardless of previous musical experience.
Who this work is for
This work is ideal for:
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Primary and secondary schools
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Pupil wellbeing and attainment programmes
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Creative curriculum enrichment
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Local authority and council-led initiatives
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Community and youth organisations
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Cross-disciplinary education projects
About Elaine’s education background
Elaine brings a rare blend of experience to educational settings:
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Award-winning professional songwriter and performer
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Certified creative facilitator and educator
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Background in university lecturing and HR management
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Extensive experience working with children, young people and groups
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Trauma-aware, inclusive and emotionally intelligent approach
Her sessions are structured, professionally delivered and deeply human — balancing creativity with care.
Proven impact
Elaine’s songwriting projects in schools have led to:
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A #1 release on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart
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Two official 5-star ratings from the BRITs-backed UK Songwriting Contest (2024/25)
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Official releases on major digital platforms
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Cross-college collaboration projects with further education students
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Community and council-recognised creative outcomes
Recent project highlights
A songwriting project with St Mary’s Primary School, Cumbernauld saw pupils:
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Write and record an original song exploring climate awareness
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Collaborate with students at New College Lanarkshire
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Release the song across major streaming platforms
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Have the work officially featured by Councillor Monica Lennon to recognise its impact
This project demonstrated how creativity can bring together education, confidence-building and social awareness in a way pupils genuinely connect with.
STEM Songwriting Workshop
During Scottish Education's 'STEM' week, I headed to a North Lanarkshire primary school to discuss songwriting with enthusiastic kids aged 5-8! We formed a ‘band’ called ‘The Dragonflies’ and wrote a song about KATY MORAG together. One girl was so inspired she wrote her first song about birds that night! Great job, Stella!
Making music that makes a difference
Discover an unforgettable way to spark creativity and confidence in your students while aligning with GIRFEC or UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools goals.
Elaine Lennon’s The Inner Voice Method™ for schools programme offers a dynamic, hands-on experience that seamlessly integrates music,, STEM learning, and emotional wellbeing into one inspiring package.
Her award-winning songwriting workshops have already achieved chart success, including 'Christmas Time', co-written with a North Lanarkshire primary school, which reached No.1 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart. Additionally, her recent projects with North Lanarkshire Primary Schools 5-star ratings from The Brit Awards-backed 'Official UK Songwriting Contest.'
CHRISTMAS TIME, the first of it's kind in North Lanarkshire, beautifully captures the essence of the season, featuring’s vocals alongside heartfelt solos from the students. The children participated in every aspect from lyric writing and vocal recording in Elaine’s studio to learning about digital audio and the release process through her Sailor Records label. The song was expertly mixed and mastered by Derek O’Neil (King Creosote) at Chem19 Studios and performed live at Cumbernauld Theatre during Elaine’s Homebird Sessions show, featuring special HORSE McDonald. This unique project also showcased artwork created by 11-year-old Matthew Carroll, who followed a professional brief to deliver the final design used for the release. Students gained invaluable real-world experience in songwriting, production, teamwork, communication, business, marketing, and performance—yielding incredible, lasting. Are you ready to bring this exciting and impactful project to your school next term? Let’s to create something extraordinary together!
Elaine's 'Songwriting in Schools' is a tremendous project which I know the children will remember forever.
Head Teacher, St Mary's Primary School, Cumbernauld