A recent report advocates for integrating arts such as music, drama, and visual arts into primary education, equating their importance to literacy and numeracy. The Centre for Young Lives emphasizes this is crucial for nurturing children's creativity and preventing arts careers from becoming elitist. Baroness Anne Longfield stresses that all children should have access to arts education, not just the privileged. The report also proposes establishing a £150 million arts premium fund to support teacher training, ensuring all primary schools can deliver comprehensive arts programs, reflecting a commitment to holistic education.
The Centre for Young Lives urges that primary schools should prioritize singing, music, and the expressive arts as essential components of education alongside literacy and numeracy.
Baroness Anne Longfield states that a career in the arts should not be exclusive to the advantaged, highlighting the need for creative education for all children.
The report calls for a £150 million arts premium fund to enhance teacher training and the provision of arts education across primary schools, ensuring inclusivity.
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