Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 79113
Music and Dance Scheme: Disadvantaged
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of current funding levels for the music and dance scheme to ensure access for children from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe government fully supports the arts and the development of a skills pipeline into the creative industries.The department is providing £36.5 million for the Music and Dance Scheme this academic year.