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Baroness Garden of Frognal (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 May 2026

Debate

Disadvantaged Pupils: Music Attainment Gap

Contribution

My Lords, partnerships between independent and state schools are making a tangible difference in closing the music attainment gap. Programmes such as MusicShare in the West Midlands have reached over 30,000 pupils across 500 schools, and community initiatives such as Wells Cathedral School’s free Saturday orchestra have opened opportunities to children who might otherwise miss out. Will the Government recognise and support the expansion of these proven school partnerships to reach more disadvantaged pupils?

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