Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 40942

Music and Dance Scheme

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

Jess Brown-Fuller

Liberal DemocratChichester

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will adjust the means testing methodology for the Music and Dance Scheme to reflect the cost of VAT on fees.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
For the 2024/25 academic year, the department adjusted the Music and Dance Scheme bursary contribution for families with a relevant income below £45,000 to account for the VAT introduction from January 2025. This methodology will be reviewed for future ye...

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