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To: West Lothian Council
Stop West Lothian Music Cuts
West Lothian Council introduced a series of possible budget cuts in 2017. One of these proposed cuts affects the Instrumental Music Service (IMS) in Primary and Secondary schools in West Lothian.
Stop these cuts to the IMS, or if this is not possible instead of wiping the IMS completely, introduce a small fee to go towards lessons. This method is being used throughout Scotland and is working effectively.
Stop these cuts to the IMS, or if this is not possible instead of wiping the IMS completely, introduce a small fee to go towards lessons. This method is being used throughout Scotland and is working effectively.
Why is this important?
Children would no longer have the opportunity to receive quality and accessible free music lessons in their schools. This would also mean that school ensembles run by instrumental instructors would no longer exist.
Removing the Instrumental Music Service (IMS) from mainstream schools would have a serious and damaging effect on the attainment gap, one of the West Lothian Council's main aims. This is because poorer children will not have access to a service which is very expensive outside school.
It will also have a serious affect on the community, as many children in West Lothian actively use these free services.
Music education has a countless number of benefits, inside and outside the classroom. From being an outlet of emotion, encouraging creativity, to building resilience, team-skills and self confidence. To the children of West Lothian, the IMS has proved to be of great importance in many people's lives.
This cut from West Lothian Council would be a devastating decision, that should be stopped.
Removing the Instrumental Music Service (IMS) from mainstream schools would have a serious and damaging effect on the attainment gap, one of the West Lothian Council's main aims. This is because poorer children will not have access to a service which is very expensive outside school.
It will also have a serious affect on the community, as many children in West Lothian actively use these free services.
Music education has a countless number of benefits, inside and outside the classroom. From being an outlet of emotion, encouraging creativity, to building resilience, team-skills and self confidence. To the children of West Lothian, the IMS has proved to be of great importance in many people's lives.
This cut from West Lothian Council would be a devastating decision, that should be stopped.
How it will be delivered
The Petition will be delivered to West Lothian Council on the day of the final budget decision, 13th February 2018.
This is our last chance to let West Lothian Council know what a tragic loss removing the IMS would be, so please sign, and share with your family and friends!
