Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions he has had with representatives from the craft industry on craft education and the national curriculum.

The national curriculum provides many opportunities for pupils to develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of creative subjects, including art and design, music, and design and technology.

The programme of study for art and design states that all pupils should become proficient in craft and design, and learn about great craft makers.

The Department’s officials meet subject specific stakeholders regularly. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not yet had meetings with representatives from the craft industry on this issue.