There is to be a greater emphasis on maths in England’s nursery schools. More help for children struggling and parents to be given more support. The idea is to combat the negative culture in this country towards maths – it is socially fashionable to claim that “I am no good at maths!”
Of course this will cost and there is a presumption that there are many maths specialists out there who are keen to take part – at a cost of £187 million. No bad thing, I think.
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