Maths and English Support for Pupils 2022-05-23
2022-05-23
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The effectiveness of maths teaching in primary schools is being questioned, with concerns about children falling behind.
What recent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of maths teaching in primary schools? To help pupils who have fallen behind, what support will be provided?
The Schools White Paper includes a parent pledge to identify children who have fallen behind in English or maths and provide them with support. We have invested £1 billion in 6 million tutoring packages by 2024, re-endowed the Education Endowment Foundation, set aside £55 million for our accelerator fund, introduced a menu of targeted support methods, and continue to invest in networks of maths and English hubs.
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Stoke-on-Trent has been designated as an education priority area, and local efforts have been made to improve standards.
Does my hon. Friend agree that we should welcome the work of partners in Stoke-on-Trent's education challenge board and support their efforts to drive up standards?
I am very pleased that Stoke-on-Trent is a priority education investment area. Our approach will build on the strong work in all areas and consider ways to inform decision-making through local partnerships like the education challenge board.
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The importance of children knowing their multiplication tables is being highlighted, with a statutory test for nine-year-olds scheduled.
Does my hon. Friend share the view on the importance of children knowing their times tables by heart? Does he welcome the multiplication tables check starting next month?
Yes, I agree. The multiplication tables check will be administered in June to determine whether pupils can fluently recall their times tables, which is essential for future success in mathematics. Schools will provide extra support where needed.
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