The UK Statistics Authority has called for greater clarity in the way the Department presents statistics, after investigating conc…

Many young people dream about breaking into the performing arts industry, but without some work experience it can be almost imposs…

Engaging with young people is a sound investment in future audiences, says Annabel Thomas – provided you are clear about why…

Research finds that “large geographical areas are completely without music provision at A level”.

Early figures suggest that the trend away from studying some arts subjects at GCSE may be bottoming out, but A level entries conti…

The move by the elite university group has led to renewed calls to reconsider the controversial EBacc performance measure.

Adam Szabo shares seven principles that have helped Manchester Collective attract younger audiences to its classical concerts.

Many entry-level roles in the arts are taken by overqualified graduates, but a project in Wales is opening up opportunities to tho…

A new report demands a “clear explanation” from DCMS and the Department for Education on why they have dismissed evide…

A programme in Stockton-on-Tees has helped young people excluded from mainstream schools learn new skills, develop self-worth and…

Frustrated with the decline of arts and creative subjects in schools, Nick Corston gave up his day job to form a not-for-profit en…

An Action for Children’s Arts study recommends that every child at primary school should have five quality arts experiences…

Researchers say parents and carers are being “pushed out” of arts careers due to low wages and a lack of job security.

Anne Torreggiani explains why participating in an EU-funded Erasmus programme has prompted her to re-evaluate the ability of inter…

As composition becomes increasingly sidelined in school music, Natalie Watson discusses a mentoring scheme providing professional…

Katy Sadler explains how a festival in one of Birmingham’s busiest thoroughfares enables craft and design graduates to test…

Amy Lawrence outlines the wide-ranging benefits arising from her Jerwood Creative Fellowship at Manchester International Festival.

Contemporary classical music aligns naturally with children's playful approach to sound, says Nancy Evans.

Croydon, Plymouth, Derby, Salford and Medway are to share government funding to teach children on- and off-stage skills to improve…

Aenne Lotze and Francesca Cross explain how a recent project harnessed young people's passion for online gaming to develop the…

What does climate change mean to the generation it will impact most? Brad McCormick explains how primary schoolchildren have been…

Arts Council England warns that without extra funding, rising teacher pension costs could eat up to 10% of a hub’s budget in…

A DCMS inquiry will assess whether arts and education initiatives were more successful than traditional approaches in connecting w…

An evaluation of a three-year scheme finds writing programmes should prioritise writing for pleasure, rather than trying to improv…