Numeracy commitment will mean investment in staff

Commenting on shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson’s proposals to boost maths skills in younger children, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Tuesday):
“Numeracy is a skill for life. Ensuring children feel comfortable with numbers from an early age will reap dividends throughout their education and beyond.
“Delivering these practical plans will mean much-needed investment in a well-trained early-years workforce, which deserves both decent pay and care