Importance of arts education

As i was driving to work yesterday morning i was listening to the news on radio 1 and the subject on arts education was been broadcast !

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/41418139/new-music-at-risk-through-music-education-neglect-in-england

it got me thinking about if music drama and dance isn't  taught and inspiring children  in schools the industry will be non existent in a few years time as new talent isn't coming through as its not been taught within schools if children are taught and enjoy the subject they will excell and continue on from it.

not every child will be lucky enough to go to dance,music or drama classes outside of school, so this i believe should be taught within the curriculum from reception. I know schools are on tight budgets but i believe that children will be inspired and excited by prospects of these subjects been taught on a weekly basis .

Not every child is going to be mastery in academic subjects such as English Maths and Science children need to be inspired in other subject as i believe this is important for children to gain an all round understanding of education .

children learn many key life skills in the arts

I hope some day there is change to national curriculum but i hope more about the arts in education  are broadcast on national radio to raise the awareness of what is happening to the industry of the performing arts.