Students get the beat

A school for autistic children has said a drumming project has improved pupils' confidence and self-esteem.

Church Lawton School, near Stoke, took part in the Clem Burke Drumming Project - a six‑week research programme originally set up by Blondie drummer Clem Burke to explore how drumming can support health, wellbeing and behaviour

The work at the school culminated in an open day and performances to invited guests including one direction drummer Josh Devine.