Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 97974

Dance and Music: Surrey Heath

Tabled: 8 December 2025

Answered: 12 February 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of financial support schemes for pupils pursuing specialist (a) musical or (b) dance training in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answer

Georgia Gould

The government will consult shortly on an improved version of Progress 8 that balances a strong academic core with breadth and student choice. It will recognise the value of subjects, including the arts, which strengthen our economy and society, and the i...

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