"The Department for Education (DfE) said it wanted to broaden the appeal of music education to give every child a strong start in the subject and boost the creative subjects taken at GCSEs as part of its wider changes to England's national curriculum. The proposals were applauded by the arts sector and Sheeran posted on social media to highlight his contribution in the form of an open letter to Keir Starmer sent in January."
"Without the encouragement I received in school, especially from my music teacher, I wouldn't be a musician today, and I know so many of my peers feel the same, Sheeran, who went to Thomas Mills state high school in Suffolk, said. My music education went beyond learning and playing. It helped me find confidence in myself, and music itself was and still is so important for my mental health."
"With the help of the letter and everyone who signed it, I'm happy to say that some of the key points we raised have been recognised by the government today, marking the first change to the music curriculum in over 10 years, he said. This involves diversifying the music genres taught in schools and removing outdated systems that stop kids from studying music and the arts as part of their school day. These changes give young people hope and the opportunity to study music."
The Department for Education aims to broaden the appeal of music education to give every child a strong start and to boost creative subjects taken at GCSEs as part of national curriculum changes. The reforms include diversifying music genres taught in schools and removing systems that prevent pupils studying music and the arts during the school day. Ed Sheeran credited an open letter organised by his foundation, backed by more than 600 artists and cultural figures, for helping secure recognition of key points. The reforms follow the curriculum and assessment review by Prof Becky Francis and were referenced by the education secretary.
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