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Debate between Catherine McKinnell and Bambos Charalambous(2 weeks, 4 days ago)
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Catherine McKinnell
National curriculum tests and assessments are crucial to support schools in building strong foundations for children regardless of background and prior attainment. We will continue to keep the matter under review. Of course, children should not be made to feel stressed; they should be supported to achieve and thrive in any assessment at school.
Bambos Charalambous (Southgate and Wood Green) (Lab)
Music Education
Debate between Catherine McKinnell and Bambos Charalambous(1 month ago)
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Bambos Charalambous
It has been a delight to take part in this debate. We have had cross-party unanimity about the need for better music education, and I am heartened to hear the Minister’s remarks. All the speakers today thanked their music teachers; we should all say a big thank you to all music teachers for the service that they provide, whether they are at school or peripatetic—many thanks to them all.
I hope that the Minister will look at recruitment of teachers. If things are not working, we will need to put things in place. I was not quite sure about the national plan for music, but I will catch up—
Catherine McKinnell
My hon. Friend’s final question was a request to meet and discuss the matter. I am more than happy to do so.
Bambos Charalambous
Thank you.
Bearing in mind that we have so many talented musicians both in this room and in the Cabinet—including the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, who is a saxophonist, and the Prime Minister, who is a flautist—the future is bright. We must make sure that we have these discussions and get the best future we can for music education.
Question put and agreed to.
Resolved,
That this House has considered the future of music education.