Schools to receive extra music funding
- Ernest Allen
- Oct 25, 2024
- 1 min read
The Department for Education has named Sunderland among 12 places across the UK where further funding will be allocated to teach music.
The scheme, which will run for up to four years, will see extra resources provided, including one-to-one sessions and targeted tuition.
Newcastle Tyne North MP and Schools Minister Catherine McKinnell said it would help to "break down barriers" and help families meet the costs for their children to perform.
The programme is being piloted at some schools on Wearside, including Barmston Village Primary School in Washington.
Deputy head teacher Jack Cunningham said the school was in the top 5% of deprived areas in the country and the scheme would make a real difference.
"Our children absolutely love and thrive with music," he said.
"All of our children jumped at the opportunity to get involved."
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