A £24 million music and arts scheme will struggle to breathe new life into the subjects because of poor funding and an accountability system that prioritises other topics, says a union leader. The government has announced this week that the education company Etio will run the National Centre for Arts Education (NCAE) from November. Bosses hope the scheme will “place renewed emphasis on the importance of arts and music educational pathways” and act as a “national repository of evidence” for teaching best practice. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in