Our content-heavy curriculum is hampering the development of young people’s creative skills. However, with the curriculum review on-going, Katy Lewis can see the green shoots of recovery
Creative decline: As many as 44% of students view creative pathways as ‘less useful’ than other subjects - Adobe Stock

The UK has long been a powerhouse of creative excellence. From Shakespeare to Adele, from the jet engine to the world wide web, our legacy of innovation spans centuries and disciplines. It is a history built not just on talent, but on a spirit of imagination, curiosity and courage.

But creativity isn’t only about producing icons or global exports. It is the lifeblood of progress. It fuels collaboration, drives fresh thinking, and helps us imagine better futures.

In education, creativity is a force that empowers students to embrace difference, explore possibilities, and shape their own paths. And despite its power, creativity in education continues to be undervalued.

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