Museums and galleries

In 2004, DCMS and DfES announced a joint investment to strengthen the capacity of museums and galleries to support children and young people's learning. This is being done through the Strategic Commissioning Programme. In December 2005, Lord Adonis and David Lammy approved funding of £9.4 million for the programme from 2006-2008. (Funding of £2.7 million from DCMS and of £2 million from the DfES in each year). Continued funding has been agreed for 2008-2011.

The programme supports the aim of both the DCSF and DCMS to develop learning through more effective use of cultural resources and to promote inclusion.

MLA London is helping to widen access to learning opportunities through the delivery of the Strategic Commissioning programme. The Strategic Commissioning document showcases a small selection of the projects developed that are helping more young Londoners to actively engage with cultural heritage as well as linking to Every Child Matters.