From roundabouts to the stock market, relentless streamlining could be making the world more dangerousWe have all been there: packed shoulder to shoulder on the train while the person beside us coughs and sneezes. A protective...
Read More‘Maths is the language of the universe’ says shadow education secretary, promising ‘real world’ numeracy lessonsLabour says it will replace Rishi Sunak’s demand for compulsory maths classes until 18...
Read MoreCall to change policy of forced retakes as nearly 40,000 more pupils in England likely to miss grade 4 in one – or both – subjectsSchools and colleges in England are expecting a flood of “demotivated”...
Read MoreExclusive: Critics denounce Rishi Sunak’s push to improve adult numeracy as ‘empty rhetoric’ after centrepiece is ditchedMinisters have quietly shelved plans for a £100m online learning platform intended...
Read MoreThe UK needs to shift its ‘anti-maths mindset’, according to Rishi Sunak. But while the prime minister wants everyone to learn maths until the age of 18, do the sums add up against a recruitment crisis in teaching?...
Read MoreFilm-maker asked by No 10 to be ‘maths champion’ says ‘nobody thought to ask me whether I support this policy’Downing Street has reportedly ditched a campaign to promote Rishi Sunak’s “maths...
Read MorePM’s spokesperson also refuses to say when updated register of ministers’ interests would be publishedQ: Are you going to have to offer more money to teachers?Sunak says what is on offer is “a good and fair...
Read MoreRishi Sunak says students in England will not be forced to study subject at A-level as he defends education planUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak has admitted the UK needs time to recruit more maths teachers...
Read MoreIt is thought complaint refers to prime minister’s wife, Akshata Murty, being a shareholder in a childcare agencyQ: Are you going to have to offer more money to teachers?Sunak says what is on offer is “a good and...
Read MorePrime minister restates desire that all pupils study maths until they are 18 as education secretary admits there are not enough teachers for the subjectQ: Are you going to have to offer more money to teachers?Sunak says what is...
Read MoreThe prime minister is expected to restate his desire to ensure all pupils study maths up to the age of 18Good morning. Rishi Sunak will give a speech this morning restating his desire to ensure that all pupils study maths up to...
Read MorePM urges Britain to prize numeracy, but critics say such talk counts for nothing without a funded planThe UK possesses an inherent “anti-maths mindset” that is hampering efforts to improve numeracy, Rishi Sunak is to...
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