Tasmin Little has been speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Music Education and sends these vital words about just how loudly we need to shout for this message to be heard, and what we stand to lose if it is not.
"Hi everyone. For those who have been
following the EBacc saga, the meeting yesterday went well - however, it
is becoming clear that we really need to galvanize as many people as
possible as there is a long way to go with this situation.
What you
can do: PLEASE get everyone you know to sign the Bacc for the Future
campaign. It takes about 3 seconds to do and we are at 36,000
signatures but need
50,000.
Next
and just as importantly, please ask every parent you know to write to
their MP stressing the importance of including the creative subjects in
the Ebacc, and asking their MP to take this up and ask a question in the
House.
Schools are ALREADY cutting funding to music etc,
because they don't feel there is any point if it's not going to give the
children any marks in an exam.
And this is before the ink is even dry with the proposal!!!
The biggest problem is that most people don't understand the huge
implications of these measures for, not just our own enjoyment of the
Arts, but the tourism industry, job losses and our whole cultural
identity."
Here is the link to the Bacc for the Future petition. If you haven't already signed it, we urge you to do so right away. The consultation itself is now OVER, so now all we can do is sign this petition and write to our MPs as Tasmin suggests.
