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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 1 December 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