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Children promised 'high culture' Children promised 'high culture'
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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".
But the Department for Children, Schools and Families has said that each child will have "at least five hours of high-quality culture per week".
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'
Setting out the details of a pledge made in the new Children's Plan, the department says culture enriches children's lives. 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."
It says the government will ensure that those who show particular talents in an area will have chances to develop them. 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.