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Baroness Blower (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 May 2026

Debate

Disadvantaged Pupils: Music Attainment Gap

Contribution

My Lords, my noble friend the Minister has already recognised that there is a gap not just in attainment between advantaged and less advantaged students and pupils; there is also a gap in whether they can access any music education in school. That will lead to a significant downward spiral, with fewer people presenting who want to become teachers of music. From around the House, I think there is enthusiasm in saying that we need more music in schools. I encourage my noble friend the Minister to make sure that we are promoting music teaching as a very good career.

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