Written questions

Arts: Education

2026-07-13 · Department for Education · 18775 · Official question

Shivani Raja

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the fall in the number of students studying creative subjects on the level of youth mental health.

Answer

The department recognises the value of music and the arts in supporting wellbeing and engagement, and that participation in the arts can bring a range of benefits for children and young people. Furthermore, the Education Endowment Fund’s teaching and lear...