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Last updated: 11/10/2025 | System ID: DQARS-2024
Policy documentation

Arts For Hearts And Minds

Arts education initiative aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing through increased access to arts programmes in schools and communities.

Published 12 October 2025

Applies to: England and Wales

Key Features

  • Arts education expansion in schools
  • Community arts programme funding
  • Mental health support through creative activities
  • Partnership with local arts organisations
  • Teacher training in arts therapy techniques

Policy Information

Minister Responsible:

Hugh Abbot

Policy Type:

education

Status:

proposed

Alternative Names:

Arts For Hearts And Minds

Documentation

Reference ID: ARTS-FOR-HEARTS-AND-MINDS

Mentions: 3 references

This policy document is published under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. For enquiries regarding this policy, contact policy.unit@dosac.gov.uk

Classification: OFFICIAL | Document Reference: POL-ARTS-FOR-HEARTS-AND-MINDS-2024