Throughout this 2017 election campaign we have been reaching out to children and young people across the country, asking them to send in their thoughts on how MPs should pledge to protect children’s arts for the future. Below is the pledge that we have created from their contributions:
In creating the future, we ask you to recognise:
- The importance of early-years (children and infants aged 0-5).
- That play is an essential part of education, ensuring good physical and mental health in our children.
- That the arts are the principal trainers of the imagination.
- The need to listen to and talk with children when making political decisions that affect their futures.
It is every child’s right, every day, to have time to create, imagine and play.
We will be sending this pledge to every elected MP in the country, asking them to write back and state their commitment to children’s arts during their time in office. ACA will be issuing a list of supporting MPs to several press organisations and media outlets at the time of it’s AGM, which will be held on Tuesday 20th June 2017 at the House of Lords.
If you would like to attend and are a member, please RSVP to the invitation in your inbox. If you would like to attend and are not a member, you can join at childrensarts.org.uk/join