Parents fear the arts because they know the barriers for working-class kids are real. We need to address the unfair disadvantages, create more access, and show that creative careers arenโt just for the privileged
Almost 90% of working-class parents do not want to see their child pursue a career in the performing arts, research claims (@NYTofGB, @netflix)
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Class and the arts! Really enjoyed speaking on the panel tonight. So many wonderful people and companyโs doing great work to breakdown barriers to entry.
What a โclassโ (sorry) and motivating chat this was tonight!
There are still barriers for the working class in the arts, itโs time that changed.
Thanks @SarahLHarkins @GinaLyons@kristianwalll @Spectatoreab @HelenaJarrold
@AliciaRDillon @SarahLHarkins @WorkUp__ ๐ thanks for the vote of confidence. If I ever run Iโll definitely bring in the secret handshake as the first order of business
Excellent point grounded in research Charlotte and Svitlana
Other parents have brought this up repeatedly but we arenโt getting answers, are we?
Another question for @RD_SouthEast & @dianabarran@educationgovuk to address.
Do you know or work with any year 12 students from care experienced back grounds?
If so, please encourage them to apply to our fantastic K+ programme. Their applications will also be prioritised. We would love to meet them
Last night, my teammate @Emily_s_Yam and I proposed a reform to the Equality Act 2010. We proposed it should include care experienced individuals (looked-after children and care-leavers) as the 10th Protected Characteristic.