‘Maths is the language of the universe’ says shadow education secretary, promising ‘real world’ numeracy lessons
Labour says it will replace Rishi Sunak’s demand for compulsory maths classes until 18 with improved maths teaching for younger children and “real world” numeracy lessons for pupils in England.
The proposal would see a new “phonics for maths” programme for early years and primary school classes, aiming to replicate the focus on literacy in primary schools pioneered by the previous Labour government.
