The DfE invests in sport and music education

29 August 2022

The Department for Education recently announced a new investment for sport and music education. 

Building on its School’s White Paper, new capital funding will provide schools with £25million to invest in musical instruments and equipment, including adapted instruments for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 

Schools will also be asked to offer at least one hour of music education each week and a further £79 million fund will be available for the Music Hubs programme as part of the National Plan for Music Education.

The Department for Education is also championing physical education by delivering £320million to schools to provide higher quality PE lessons and sporting opportunities. A further £11 million will be provided to support the continuation of the School Games programme, which gives talented young people the opportunity to participate in competitive sport. 

Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi said, “I want every child to have the opportunity to develop a love of music and sport, so they can explore their passions and fulfil their potential.

“That’s why I’m thrilled that we’re updating our National Plan for Music Education, as well as providing students with around 200,000 new musical instruments.

“The PE and Sport Premium will continue to support schools and I hope that upcoming events like the Women’s Euros and Commonwealth Games will inspire more young people to get active.

“These opportunities will give thousands more pupils access to an ambitious, enriching curriculum that not only supports them academically, but also supports their physical and mental wellbeing.”

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