Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 42722

Music: Education

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Preet Kaur Gill

Labour (Co-op)Birmingham Edgbaston

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to provide opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to learn a musical instrument.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Music is an essential part of supporting children and young people to develop creativity and find their voice. The government believes creative subjects like music, art and drama are important elements of the rounded and enriching education every child de...

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