PRIMARY school pupils have been experiencing musical workshops from a new children's initiative.

Children from Tilery School, in Stockton, and St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, in Thornaby, took part in Musical Dots, a scheme which teaches children about subjects such as healthy eating and making friends through music.

Muscial Dots, a London-based company, was founded by Anna Gilthorpe, who is originally from the North East, and Meg Gallagher.

Anna Gilthorpe said: “We chose to base the Teesside workshops on our song about fruit and vegetables, where we turn our musical characters, The Dots, into superheroes by serving them up a Superfood dinner.

"We know how important it is to encourage children to choose a healthy lifestyle from an early age.”

Meg Gallagher said: “We have seen how music unlocks potential in all young personality types and are deeply concerned that cuts to arts budgets in schools are detrimental.

"We decided to create our own quality music, using top musicians, appropriate lyrics, based on themes for children such as healthy eating, sharing and making friends so classroom teachers can weave music education into their everyday.”