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David Evennett Excerpts
Monday 29th April 2019

(4 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nadhim Zahawi Portrait Nadhim Zahawi
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I would certainly talk to Tristram Hunt. Expressive arts and design is one of the seven areas of learning set out in the early years foundation stage statutory framework, and it involves exploring and using media and materials, and being imaginative, including through design and technology, art, music, dance, role play and stories.

David Evennett Portrait Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
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23. Does my hon. Friend agree with me that art, drama and music are crucial to a balanced and broad education and should therefore be encouraged in all our schools?