Government Education Minister Makes Commitment to Culture and Creativity

Schools Minister, David Miliband, launching the Black Country Creative Partnerships on 12th November declared his support for culture and creativity in the class room�"to help all young people make sometihng of themselves and make a contribution to the community, creativity and culture are allies of high standards, not enemies or diversions ��. creativityin the curriculum, in teachingmethods, in use of school time and school staff, and in after-school activities can help young people fulfil their potential" For full text of the speech see The Daily Telegraph, 14, November 200 click here . For full details of the Creative Partnerships programme click here.