UK report advocates creativity in primary school curriculum

A new report recommends that all primary schools in the UK become "singing schools," integrating music, drama, and visual arts into the curriculum alongside traditional subjects like literacy and numeracy. The report emphasizes the need for creativity in education. The Centre for Young Lives think tank calls for a £150 million "arts premium fund" to train teachers and expand arts education. It suggests offering free music lessons for three years to all primary school children who want to learn. The report urges the government to prioritize creativity in schools and for Ofsted to recognize its importance in inspections. The Department for Education stated it is committed to improving access to the arts for all students.