«The arts are a key component of the broad and balanced education we expect all pupils to receive and this government has invested millions in arts projects, including schemes to
help talented musicians and dancers from all backgrounds attend world - class institutions like the Royal Ballet School.»
A spokesperson for the DfE said the schemes «
help the most
talented young actors, dancers and
musicians attend specialist schools» and are worthy of investment «because a child's background should be no barrier to pursuing a career in the performing arts».