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Schoolchildren in England are being promised access to high-quality cultural activities and the chance to pursue creative careers. | Schoolchildren in England are being promised access to high-quality cultural activities and the chance to pursue creative careers. |
The Department for Children, Schools and Families says each child will have "at least five hours of high-quality culture per week". | |
There is to be a particular focus on "those who would otherwise miss out". | There is to be a particular focus on "those who would otherwise miss out". |
There are to be £25m pilot schemes in 10 areas, involving visits to top theatre shows, galleries and museums. | There are to be £25m pilot schemes in 10 areas, involving visits to top theatre shows, galleries and museums. |
Other options include acting, singing and learning a musical instrument or making a film. | Other options include acting, singing and learning a musical instrument or making a film. |
'Critical spectators' | 'Critical spectators' |
Children's Secretary Ed Balls and Culture Secretary Andy Burnham will launch the new Children's Plan at the Young Vic Theatre in south London. | |
Setting out the details of a pledge made in the plan, the department says culture enriches children's lives. | |
"This programme will give them the opportunity to learn in and about culture, developing as critical spectators, participants and creators of the cultural world around them. | "This programme will give them the opportunity to learn in and about culture, developing as critical spectators, participants and creators of the cultural world around them. |
"They will learn through culture using engagement with the arts and other activities to boost attainment, other skills and personal development." | "They will learn through culture using engagement with the arts and other activities to boost attainment, other skills and personal development." |
Children will be given the chance to attend "top quality theatre and dance performances, world class exhibitions, galleries, museums and heritage sites", the plan said. | |
Pupils will also be encouraged to take part themselves. More will have the chance to learn a musical instrument, play and sing in groups and choirs, perform drama or make films. | |
The plan says the government will ensure that those who show particular talents in an area will have chances to develop them. | |
The promise is "depth and quality", not just access to something or one-off activities. | The promise is "depth and quality", not just access to something or one-off activities. |