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Arts reach almost all children, DCMS report finds
The latest DCMS Taking Part survey has revealed small increases in cultural engagement by children and young people. Almost all children aged…
Labour launches Arts Alliance
Policy ideas for Labour’s 2015 manifesto and beyond will be the focus of a new initiative, announced at the party conference. An…
Music Mark’s Response to ‘Don’t Stop the Music’
Following the 2 part series of ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ on Channel 4, Music Mark has written the following response on behalf of our membership….
Music Mark Response to the Government’s Consultations on GCSE and A-Level reforms
Thank you to all Music Mark members who contributed their comments in support of the recent GCSE and A-Level Consultations. Please find…
Young People and the Arts – Music Mark’s Response to the Labour Consultation
Graeme Smith, Trustee of Music Mark and Head of Croydon Music and Arts, has submitted a response to the Labour consultation on…
No school “outstanding” without the arts – Kevin Brennan MP
Creativity is the central quality that makes us human. Since humans painted striking images of the animals they hunted on the walls…
Wellbeing analysis makes stronger case for the arts
A focus on wellbeing would lead funders to place a greater emphasis on participatory arts, says Parliamentary report. Following a year-long inquiry,…
School Minister Announces Rate of Education Services Grant for 15-16
The Minister of State for Schools (David Laws MP): I am today announcing the rates of the Education Services Grant (ESG) in…
Fairer school funding: Government statement
The Rt Hon David Laws MP: I am today announcing how we will allocate £390 million of additional schools funding to the least fairly funded…
Cameron hosts party to celebrate contribution of the arts
Helena Bonham Carter couldn’t think of “anything intelligent” to say about the government’s record on the arts, while Conservative peer Lord Fellowes…
Music Mark Response to the ESG Consultation
Music Mark has submitted a response to the Government’s ESG consultation. Read Chair Nigel M Taylor’s full response
Music Mark Response to the Government’s Consultation on Savings to the Education Services Grant 2015-16
Submission from Nigel M Taylor, Chair 19th June 2014 4 a) Are there any reasons why local authority expenditure on central support…
