Schools: Creative Subjects and the English Baccalaureate Debate
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Schools: Creative Subjects and the English Baccalaureate
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Baroness Barran (Con)
To the extent that it is within my gift, I will do my best.
Lord Aberdare (CB)
My Lords, last week, the Incorporated Society of Musicians published a report entitled Music: A Subject in Peril?, based on a survey of more than 500 music teachers. Some 93% of respondents said that the EBacc and/or Progress 8 had caused huge damage to music in schools, resulting in courses not running and music departments shrinking. What reassurance can the Minister give that the refreshed national plan for music education will address these issues and that teachers will be consulted on it before it is published?
Baroness Barran (Con)
The national plan has been developed with an expert panel, of which the noble Lord is aware, and that panel consulted extensively during its work—through forums, surveys and other mechanisms—with teachers, students, parents and other experts. We very much look forward to its publication.