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<p>We have begun preparatory work on the refresh of the National Plan for Music Education,
which will be published by 2020.</p><p>We are grateful to the many music stakeholders
who have already submitted reports and proposals, and are reviewing these closely.
A further public announcement will be made soon, setting out our plans to ensure that
everyone with an interest in music has the opportunity to contribute.</p><p>The government
believes that music is an important subject and that all pupils should receive a high
quality music education, at least up to age 14. That is why the subject is compulsory
in the national curriculum and why the government is providing funding of over £300
million for music education hubs between 2016 and 2020. The national curriculum does
not apply in academies, but all state-funded schools have to provide a broad and balanced
curriculum.</p><p>In order to ensure all pupils are able to enjoy a high quality music
education, we are also developing and publishing a non-statutory model music curriculum
for key stages 1 to 3. This will expand on the statutory programmes of study and act
as a benchmark for all schools.</p>
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