It is an undeniable fact that England has a maths problem (Picture: Getty) So, that’s the big education policy. When I read Rishi Sunak’s new plan to boost numeracy skills by making pupils in England ...

“Music is the universal language of mankind,” wrote American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And, research has proven his mantra correct. Studies have shown that melodies, rhythm and songcraft ...

In front of an audience of students, teachers, education experts and business leaders, Rishi Sunak set out his plans to “transform our national approach to maths”. Citing England’s “anti-maths mindset ...

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A teacher writes a maths problem on a whiteboard in a German school. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Julian Stratenschulte In a bid to improve lacklustre results in reading and writing following the ...

The Prime Minister says jobs now demand ‘analytical skills’ that can be fostered in maths (Picture: Getty Images) Pupils should be taught maths until the age of 18, Rishi Sunak is expected to announce ...

Twenty-first century maths lessons in English secondary schools are generally much like those of decades ago, with the teacher standing at the front of the class asking questions and opportunities for ...

In 2016 Catherine Attard received funding from Slate Science, who produce the Matific digital resources. Many parents are beginning to demand less technology use in the primary classroom due to the ...