Labour announces ‘phonics for maths’ scheme in planned curriculum review

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.