Petition · past parliament

Include creative arts subjects in the EBacc

Closed 1,638 signatures

What the petition asks

Ever since the introduction of the EBacc creative subjects for GCSE options has been squeezed in secondary schools. However, the benefits of creative subjects in schools is overwhelming and adds an overall healthy balance to the education and well-being of students.
http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/insights/celebrating-the-arts-five-reasons-to-study-creative-subjects/

https://www.berkeleysquares.co.uk/2017/01/why-are-creative-subjects-important-in-school/

Timeline

1 Apr 2019 Petition opened for signatures
1 Oct 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,638
Status Closed
Opened 1 Apr 2019
Closed 1 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.