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Arts Council chair calls for more cultural access for children

Real news from England: a new arts leader wants more children to experience museums, galleries and theatre.

The Guardian · Published: Sep 18, 2026 · Guide checked: Sep 27, 2026 · 6 min preparation

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The context

What to know first

Arts Council England supports arts and culture in England. Its new chair, Dawn Airey, spoke to The Guardian about access for young people.

The report begins with research on how many children visited cultural places in the past year. It then presents Airey's response and plans. Notice which statements are data and which are her opinion.

Questions for the original

Think in English

  1. What does the research say about children's visits to cultural places?
  2. What concern does Dawn Airey express?
  3. Which parts of the article report facts, and which quote her views?

Afterward

What would make arts activities easier for young people to reach?

Continue with the original

Original report: The Guardian

‘I want us to be loud’: Arts Council England’s new chair aims to reconnect young people with culture

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