Music Education in Schools 2023-10-23
2023-10-23
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Q1
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Ofsted reported a significant disparity in music tuition opportunities between socio-economic backgrounds and noted that half of primary schools do not offer instrumental or vocal lessons. The situation has been exacerbated by Conservative-led Governments over the years.
What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the provision of music education in schools, given Ofsted reports indicating a significant disparity between opportunities for children from different socio-economic backgrounds and that half of primary schools do not offer instrumental or vocal lessons?
From September next year, every music hub will be required to support music tuition for disadvantaged pupils. We are investing £2 million in a music progression programme in education investment areas to support up to 1,000 pupils to learn an instrument.
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The answer did not address the specific request for urgent action and only provided information on future plans without indicating immediate steps being taken.
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Q2
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Ofsted reported that half of primary schools do not offer instrumental or vocal lessons, and two thirds of primary schools have non-specialist teachers for music. The report highlighted a divide between opportunities for children from different socio-economic backgrounds.
What urgent action will the Government take in response to Ofsted's findings that half the primary schools visited did not offer any instrumental or vocal lessons and that what lessons existed were being taught by non-specialist teachers?
From September next year, every music hub will be required to support music tuition for disadvantaged pupils. We are investing £2 million in a music progression programme in education investment areas to support up to 1,000 pupils to learn an instrument.
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The answer did not address the specific request for urgent action and only provided information on future plans without indicating immediate steps being taken.
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Q3
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XYZ Music Academy teaches over 2,000 children across Buckinghamshire weekly and employs 18 tutors. Its online primary school music curriculum helps smaller-budget schools to deliver high-standard music provision.
Will my right hon. Friend visit XYZ Music Academy to learn more from this innovative small business that could be adopted more widely across the country?
I would be delighted to visit XYZ. Music in schools is a personal passion for me; I want to see more of it and a better quality of it. In 2021, we published the model music curriculum, which is designed to help primary and secondary schools to improve their music education.
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