Inquiry into a creative future
The Communications and digital Committee held an inquiry into the creative industries and how well the pre- and post-16 education system prepares individuals with the skills necessary for work in the future creative economy. Our Executive Director, Olly Newton highlighted the importance of creative industries, particularly in the face of growing skills shortages. He also highlighted the importance of creativity as an essential skill and provided practical examples of how creativity could be embedded across the curriculum.
“I would like to see more creative subjects being taught and more creativity within the teaching of other subjects. I would advocate teaching other core subjects, such as science and history, in a way that fosters creativity.”
You can read the full parliamentary transcript here.