Investment into Sports and Music Education
A multi-million-pound investment into sports and music education will seek to find and develop UK’s children’s passions through increased opportunities to study music, learn instruments, and take up sports and activities.
Schools are to be given new capital funding worth £25 million to purchase musical instruments and equipment to give students the chance to learn a musical instrument, including adapted instruments for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
At least one hour of music curriculum a week should be offered to schools as part of a new National Plan for Music Education.
The PE and Sport Premium will see £320 million delivered to schools in 2022/23 to enable children access to high quality PE lessons and sporting opportunities, supporting both their physical and mental wellbeing.
Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi said:
I want every child to have the opportunity to develop a love of music and sport, so they can explore their passions and fulfil their potential.
That’s why I’m thrilled that we’re updating our National Plan for Music Education, as well as providing students with around 200,000 new musical instruments.
The PE and Sport Premium will continue to support schools and I hope that upcoming events like the Women’s Euros and Commonwealth Games will inspire more young people to get active.
These opportunities will give thousands more pupils access to an ambitious, enriching curriculum that not only supports them academically, but also supports their physical and mental wellbeing.
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said:
Every young person has the potential to succeed, whether they are destined to be the next Sam Ryder, Leah Williamson or simply inspired to have a lifelong love of music and sport.
We want to make sure every child, regardless of where they grow up or where they go to school, has the tools they need to achieve their ambitions.
Investment into Sports and Music Education
Chief Executive of UK Music, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said:
Music is a national asset that contributes billions to the economy, improves our health and wellbeing and boosts our global reputation – and that all relies on a strong talent pipeline. A thorough musical education also brings huge benefits to children, whatever they go on to do in later life, and it is in our national interest to have a musically literate society.
The new National Plan for Music Education, and commitment of capital investment is very welcome. Music can transform lives – so it is vital that music education does not become the preserve of a privileged few and is available to everyone, regardless of their background. Continued investment in music education is vital if we want to unlock the huge creative potential of young people and level up opportunities across the country.
CEO of the Youth Sport Trust, Ali Oliver MBE, said:
At the end of a really successful National School Sport Week, we welcome confirmation of this funding for primary schools across England, it is urgently needed, and we know schools will be relieved to be able to confirm arrangements for September. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those working in and with schools who have maintained momentum, keeping children active and schools moving.
Unhappy and unhealthy children don’t learn, if children don’t learn we won’t have a society fit for the future. The Youth Sport Trust is working to build back play, physical activity, and school sport in children’s lives, helping them to balance the demands of a digital age, and create societal change when it comes to the place and value of PE and school sport. Today’s announcement is a positive first step toward this.
Minister for Public Health, Maggie Throup said:
Levelling up the nation’s health, tackling disparities and giving every child the healthiest start in life – no matter where they’re from – is a top priority for government.
This major investment means children will have access to more high quality PE lessons and opportunities to try different sports.
Being physically active in childhood is vital to long-term health and wellbeing, and this funding will help children enjoy leading more physical lives.
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