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New interim report, Levelling the Pitch: Putting Arts and Creativity on a Par with Sport
The Young Creatives Commission has published Levelling the Pitch This is an interim report led by The Round House and the thik tank, Centre for Young…
National Centre for Arts Education contract awarded
The new National Centre for Arts Education (previously National Centre for Arts and Music Education) has been awarded by the Department for Education…
Creative Ground programme announced
Tate Britain and the RHS announce 10-year commitment to connecting young people with art, nature and climate action.
The Creative Education Access Bill, has its second reading in the House of Lords
The Creative Education Access Bill, introduced by Baroness Featherstone, had its second reading in the House of Lords on 11 September 2026.
