More than 10 years on since the Department for Education (DfE) published its first national plan for music covering schools in 2011, it has 'refreshed' the policy, placing a renewed emphasis on opportunities for all - from early years through to further and higher education and careers.
The plan, published at the end of last week, sets out the DfE’s vision to 2030, stating that it wants to see ‘music valued and celebrated in every early years setting and school' and for ‘all children [to] receive a high-quality music education.’
It goes on to say, ‘We know that music education is already excellent in many early years settings and mainstream and specialist schools throughout the country. But it is not yet the case everywhere.
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