Bradford College sets up scheme to help underfunded schools with arts teaching

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    Bradford College has set up a scheme to assist cash-strapped schools with arts teaching.

    The move has come ahead of budget cuts expected to begin in September.

    Bradford College has created the Margaret McMillan Centre for Arts and Education, where arts tutors from the college will work with local schools to provide pupils with skills from drama to film-making.

    Many schools are having to consider cutting staff in the face of budget cuts from central government, with some even considering dropping subjects altogether.

    The scheme from Bradford College will attempt to provide arts classes even if schools have to cut back on staff.

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