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  • PRESS RELEASE : New trees to benefit community, wildlife and environment in the Lower Otter [April 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : New trees to benefit community, wildlife and environment in the Lower Otter [April 2023]

    The press release issued by the Environment Agency on 17 April 2023.

    The Lower Otter Restoration Project has planted over 23,000 native trees.

    • Over 2 hectares of broadleaf woodland will transform a former landfill
    • The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative saw 225 trees planted on site

    The Lower Otter Restoration Project (LORP) in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, is celebrating another key step ahead of its completion later this year, with over 23,000 saplings now planted across the site as part of the work.

    Of these trees, 225 were planted as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy scheme, which was launched last year to leave a legacy for the late Queen Elizabeth II.

    A significant proportion of this planting is located on the former domestic tip site, which has been raised to enable it to be reclaimed by nature and become a pleasant green space for the community and visitors.

    Earlier this month, Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, joined Andrea Ayres, Operations Manager at the Environment Agency, to plant a tree on the tip site, view the project’s progress, and celebrate World Planting Day.

    Species planted include a mix of canopy species trees and understory shrubs and small trees such as field maple; silver and downy birch; crack, grey, goat and white willow; guelder and dog rose; crab apple; wild cherry; hawthorn; blackthorn; hornbeam, and pedunculate and sessile oak.

    New hedgerows have also been planted, and other existing hedgerows have been thickened and improved. This helps improve connectivity through the landscape for wildlife such as dormice and birds that rely on them for refuge, and bats that use them to navigate.

    Trees and hedgerows provide many benefits: they create vital habitat for small mammals, birds and insects; increase local biodiversity; ‘lock-in’ carbon, and contribute to improving human health and wellbeing, especially where they are associated with recreational access.

    LORP’s extensive planting scheme continues to create more woodland and offsets the removal of some mature trees earlier in the project.

    Vegetation was initially cleared to provide the open estuarine habitat necessary to attract waders and other key bird species (wading birds need far-reaching views to enable them to be able to feed without being predated). Vegetation has also now effectively been relocated to areas around the site where it will not be adversely affected by saltwater re-entering the historic floodplain or snag debris.

    Dan Boswell of the Environment Agency said:

    This is another big step forward for the project and our efforts to restore the Lower Otter Valley to a more natural state. The planting addresses some of the ecological and environmental challenges we have in the area and will play an important role in enhancing local biodiversity and visitor’s experiences.

    It is early days, but the Lower Otter Restoration Project is already having clear positive effects on the valley’s ability to attract more and more varied birdlife, and as these saplings grow and the newly restored wetlands develop, this will greatly increase.

    The Lower Otter Restoration Project is an intertidal habitat restoration project delivered by the Environment Agency in partnership with the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust and Clinton Devon Estates. It is part of a cross-border initiative called ‘Promoting Adaptation to Changing Coasts’ (PACCo) and is delivering climate change adaptation by working with nature to provide benefits for people and the environment.

    Work includes a 70-metre breach in embankments to reconnect the Otter Estuary to its historic floodplain; restoring 55 hectares of wetland habitat; the construction of a 30-metre span flood resilient, raised road and road bridge, as well as a new footbridge over the location of the future breach to ensure continuity of the South West Coast Path; the relocation of Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club away from the floodplain; raising and improving public footpaths, and creating wildlife viewing areas.

    To find out more about the Lower Otter Restoration Project, visit: www.lowerotterrestorationproject.co.uk.

    For more information on the PACCo initiative, visit: www.pacco-interreg.com.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Tackling health inequalities in Scotland [April 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Tackling health inequalities in Scotland [April 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 5 April 2023.

    First Minister announces additional support for general practices in most deprived areas.

    People living in some of Scotland’s most deprived communities will benefit from an additional £1 million of funding to help tackle health inequalities.

    The Inclusion Health Action in General Practice programme provides targeted funding for support to patients whose social circumstances have a negative impact on their health.

    The funding is allocated directly to practices which are in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area and feature on the list of 100 most deprived practices in Scotland.

    First Minister Humza Yousaf made the announcement as he visited the New Gorbals Health Centre in Glasgow.

    The First Minister said:

    “General practice is at the heart of our communities and is uniquely placed to deliver the care and support needed by patients who experience health inequalities.

    “Of the one hundred poorest practices in the whole of Scotland, shockingly 81 currently sit within the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board area – a statistic I am determined to change.

    “This additional funding of £1 million will build on the foundations of previous funding. At a time when the cost of living crisis is widening health inequalities, this is an important step that supports our commitments to prevention and early intervention with patients at highest risk of poor health.”

    Lorna Kelly, Chair of the Primary Care Health Inequalities Development Group said:

    “The NHS needs to be at its best where it is needed the most, or health inequalities will continue to worsen.

    “This additional resource to general practices serving the most deprived communities in Scotland is therefore very welcome.”

    Background

    Inclusion Health Action in General Practice funding of £300,000 in 2022-23 was provided to general practices in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with the highest levels of poverty and disadvantage.

    IHAGP relates to recommendation from the Short Life Working Group on Health Inequalities in Primary Care report, published in March 2022, that the Scottish Government provide general practices with increased resources targeted at deprivation. The intent of the recommendation was:

    1. to address a gap between existing demand-led funding allocation processes and patient needs associated with inequality; and
    2. to act as a bridging mechanism between the current General Practice funding formula and any future funding model/approach which takes fuller account of deprivation.
  • PRESS RELEASE : Expanding school age childcare in Scotland [April 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Expanding school age childcare in Scotland [April 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 3 April 2023.

    First Minister announces additional £15 million to support families.

    Thousands more low-income families will benefit from free school age childcare as part of a £15 million investment to help tackle child poverty

    Existing services for eligible families in areas of Dundee, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde will be expanded, with new services set up in other communities across Scotland.

    Local football clubs will be able to apply for funding totalling £2 million to support the provision of after school and holiday activities clubs, in a joint initiative with the Scottish Football Association.

    Nine other projects will also receive a share of the £15 million funding to continue offering childcare services in 2023-24.

    First Minister Humza Yousaf made the funding announcement as he visited Ayr United Football Academy’s holiday club.

    The First Minister said:

    “Tackling child poverty and helping families deal with cost of living pressures are key priorities.

    “Funded school age childcare benefits families in a number of ways. It supports parents and carers into work, enabling them to provide for their families and to contribute to a wellbeing economy. It also provides safe, nurturing environments for children and opportunities for them to socialise and take part in a wide range of activities.

    “This £15 million investment is part of our work to build a system of year-round school age childcare – fully funded for those who need it most.

    “Scotland already has the most generous childcare offer anywhere in the UK. All three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds are entitled to 1,140 hours a year of funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC). We are working with partners to progress our childcare offer even further, with plans to expand ELC to one-year-olds and more two-year-olds.”

    Ayr United Football Academy Chair Allan Gunning said:

    “This project supports children and families by providing a wide range of activities through after school and holiday clubs.

    “It is delivering positive outcomes for children including: increased access to activities and sports, improved nutritional intake, enhanced fitness and engagement in wider education. The project is also delivering positive outcomes for families including; assisting with employment, education and training, increasing community involvement, and family participation in grassroots clubs and organisations.

    “We are delighted that project funding is continuing and appreciate the Scottish Government’s ongoing commitment to improving outcomes.” 

    Background

    Funded school age childcare is targeted at families on the lowest incomes, specifically the six priority family types identified in the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan (lone parent families, minority ethnic families, families with a disabled adult or child, families with a younger mother (under 25), families with a child under one, and larger families.)

    Details of the new services, including the SFA projects, will be set out in due course.

    The nine projects which will receive continued funding into 2023-24 are:

    • Clyde Gateway, South Lanarkshire
    • Hame Fae Hame, Shetland
    • The Indigo Childcare Group, Glasgow
    • St Mirin’s Out of School Club, Glasgow
    • SHIP, Perth
    • Stepping Stones for Families, Glasgow
    • SupERkids, East Renfrewshire
    • The Wee Childcare Company, Angus
    • Ayr United Football Academy, South Ayrshire

    The Best Start: Strategic early learning and school age childcare plan for Scotland, focuses on building a national system of school age childcare and a new early learning and childcare (ELC) offer for one and two-year-olds.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Full Scottish ministerial team confirmed [March 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Full Scottish ministerial team confirmed [March 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 29 March 2023.

    Cabinet of 10 will be supported by 18 Junior Ministers.

    First Minister Humza Yousaf has completed the appointment of his ministerial team. Consisting of 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister, the Scottish Cabinet will be supported by 18 Junior Ministers.

    First Minister Humza Yousaf

    Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy Elena Whitham

    Minister for Independence Jamie Hepburn

    Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance Shona Robison

    Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance Tom Arthur

    Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning Joe FitzPatrick

    Minister for Parliamentary Business George Adam

    Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care Michael Matheson

    Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health Jenni Minto

    Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport Maree Todd

    Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Jenny Gilruth

    Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise Natalie Don

    Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans Graeme Dey

    Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition Màiri McAllan

    Minister for Transport Kevin Stewart

    Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights (who will also work alongside the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice) Patrick Harvie

    Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Neil Gray

    Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Richard Lochhead

    Minister for Energy Gillian Martin

    Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (who will also work alongside the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition) Lorna Slater

    Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon

    Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson

    Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development Christina McKelvie

    Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville

    Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees Emma Roddick

    Minister for Housing Paul McLennan

    Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance

    Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown

    Parliament will be asked to approve the new Ministerial appointments on Thursday. A more detailed breakdown of ministerial responsibilities will be confirmed in due course.

  • PRESS RELEASE : New Scottish Cabinet unveiled [March 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : New Scottish Cabinet unveiled [March 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 29 March 2023.

    FM: new team to deliver ‘radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda’.

    First Minister Humza Yousaf has unveiled his Cabinet team with five members aged under 40 and, for the first time ever, a majority of women.

    In a Cabinet of ten that sees the Economy established as a portfolio in its own right:

    • Shona Robison, the new Deputy First Minister, will take on the Finance portfolio, including responsibility for the Scottish Budget
    • Michael Matheson becomes the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
    • Jenny Gilruth joins Cabinet for the first time as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
    • Màiri McAllan joins Cabinet for the first time as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition
    • Neil Gray joins Cabinet for the first time as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy
    • Mairi Gougeon remains Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands
    • Angus Robertson remains Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
    • Shirley-Anne Somerville becomes Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
    • Angela Constance returns to Cabinet as the new Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs

    Parliament will be asked to approve the new Ministerial appointments on Thursday.

    Commenting, Humza Yousaf said:

    “The Cabinet team I have unveiled reflects the priorities that we will pursue as a government – including tackling child poverty, improving public services and building a fairer, greener economy.

    “Ahead of my appointment as First Minister, I have committed myself to a radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda for Scotland – and I know that this team is the right one to deliver it.

    “I want to thank those Ministers departing government for their leadership over the last few years, through many storms not of our making – the economic damage caused by Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, austerity and the cost of living crisis. Those Ministers – led so ably by Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney – leave a strong legacy for the new team to build on.

    “I have made clear my belief Scotland’s government should look as much as possible like the people we represent. As well as being the first ever First Minister from a minority ethnic background, I am pleased that a record number of women have agreed to serve, as well as a significant blend of younger and more experienced members. That said, every single appointment has been made on merit.

    “Every single person in this government is clear that it is for the people of Scotland to determine their constitutional future – no one else – and we will work to ensure that they are given that right. As we make the case for Scottish independence, we will continue to govern well and demonstrate to the people of Scotland the benefits of decisions about their lives being taken here in Scotland.

    “Subject to Parliament’s approval, the new Ministerial team is ready to get to work delivering for the people of Scotland.”

    Background

    Cabinet and Ministers – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

    Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by Parliament and approved by His Majesty King Charles III.

    Junior ministerial appointments will be announced in due course.

  • PRESS RELEASE : First Minister tenders resignation to the King [March 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : First Minister tenders resignation to the King [March 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish First Minister on 28 March 2023.

    Nicola Sturgeon steps down after 3,051 days as FM.

    Scotland’s longest-serving and first ever female First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today resigned from office.

    After more than eight years in the role, she announced her intention to stand down last month, retaining her full range of responsibilities until her resignation.

    She formally tendered her resignation in writing this morning to His Majesty King Charles III. This has been accepted and the Scottish Parliament has been notified.

    She said:

    “Being First Minister of the country I love has been the privilege of a lifetime – an opportunity for which I will always be grateful beyond words to the people of Scotland. As the first woman to hold this office, I am proud to demit it knowing that no girl in our country is in any doubt that a woman can hold the highest office in the land. My congratulations go to Humza Yousaf who, subject to Parliamentary process and appointment by His Majesty the King, will become the first person from a minority ethnic background to lead our country as its First Minister – and in doing so will reiterate the powerful message that it is a role that any young person in Scotland can aspire to.

    “Every day in this office is an opportunity to make something better for someone, somewhere in Scotland. That has been my guiding mission throughout my time in office, and the motivation behind everything my government has stood for. I think it is evidenced in much of what we have achieved: doubling of early years education and childcare; the Scottish Child Payment; widening access to higher education with a record number of young people from backgrounds like mine now going to university; minimum unit pricing, a policy that is saving lives; a publicly-owned, mission driven national investment bank; and putting the climate emergency at the heart of all we do.

    “That’s not to say that every day was straightforward – all of the achievements I am proudest of involved taking steps that were difficult but vital. This was also the case in by far the toughest challenge of my time as First Minister – leading Scotland through the pandemic.

    “Covid shaped all of us – I know that it changed me, and, in many ways, it defined my time as First Minister. But the pandemic showed us how much we can achieve when we face huge challenges with common purpose. Above all, it reinforced in me an abiding admiration for the people of this wonderful country, who made such painful sacrifices to keep each other safe. In the toughest of times, our country showed the best of itself with love, care and solidarity. That will live with me for ever.”

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s letter to His Majesty King Charles III:

    Your Majesty

    With my humble duty, I write as anticipated in my letter to Your Majesty of 15 February to tender to Your Majesty my resignation from the office of First Minister. I propose that my resignation take effect from the start of Scottish parliamentary plenary business on Tuesday 28 March 2023.

    I should wish to reiterate that it has been my pleasure to serve Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen and the people of Scotland as First Minister since November 2014.

    I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Majesty’s humble and obedient servant.

    Nicola Sturgeon

    Background

    Nicola Sturgeon has served in the Scottish Cabinet since 17 May 2007 when she was appointed as the Deputy First Minister and Health Secretary.

    On 5 September 2012 she became Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Capital Investments and Cities.

    She officially took up the post of First Minister of Scotland on 20 November 2014 when she was sworn in at the Court of Session.

    After more than eight years as First Minister, spanning three separate Scottish parliament terms, she tendered her resignation from office on 28 March 2023.

  • PRESS RELEASE : Fife National Treatment Centre Opened [March 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Fife National Treatment Centre Opened [March 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 24 March 2023.

    First Minister opens new £33 million facility.

    A new state-of-the-art healthcare facility which will significantly increase national capacity for orthopaedic surgery has been opened by the First Minister.

    Fife National Treatment Centre (NTC) will provide additional capacity for more than 700 orthopaedic procedures a year including hip and knee surgery, by 2025-26. The new facility at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy includes an orthopaedic outpatients department, three surgical theatres and a ward and short stay unit.

    The £33 million centre is the first of four NTCs to open this year which will help address the backlog of planned care exacerbated by the pandemic. Further facilities are due to open at NHS Highland, NHS Forth Valley and the Golden Jubilee Hospital.

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:

    “Our National Treatment Centre programme is a significant investment in frontline planned care infrastructure and is a crucial part of our NHS Recovery Plan.

    “We are determined to ensure people receive the treatment they need as soon as possible so I am pleased to officially open the Fife centre, which will give people across the country faster access to life-changing orthopaedic surgery.

    “The additional capacity provided through this new state-of-the-art facility will also help cut the backlog of planned care worsened by the global pandemic. With three further NTCs opening this year I am confident this programme will be a significant boost to the NHS as it recovers from COVID.”

    Chair of the Fife NHS Board, the Rt Hon Tricia Marwick said:

    “We are delighted that the new National Treatment Centre in Fife has now opened its doors to patients.

    “The new purpose-built facility is the culmination of many years of work and to see patients now being seen and treated in such a new, state-of-the-art environment is fantastic. To see the project delivered successfully and on budget, particularly given the additional challenges of building during a pandemic, is a credit to all of those involved.

    “We are fortunate here in Fife to have an incredibly forward-thinking and innovative orthopaedic team and this new facility will support them to deliver the very highest standard of care for patients.”

  • PRESS RELEASE : Renewing Scotland’s play parks [March 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Renewing Scotland’s play parks [March 2023]

    The press release issued by the Scottish Government on 24 March 2023.

    £50 million investment.

    Children will have access to high quality play areas, which will remain free of charge, as a result of new investment.

    The Scottish Government and COSLA have agreed £50 million in funding to local authorities over the next three years for the refurbishment of children’s play parks.

    Play parks identified for refurbishment by local authorities are expected to be revamped thanks to the additional funding.

    Children’s Minister Clare Haughey visited Figgate Park in Edinburgh with pupils from Duddingston Primary School on Thursday.

    Ms Haughey said:

    “Playing outdoors has huge benefits for children’s physical and mental wellbeing, and play parks ensure children can access high quality safe environments free of charge as families grapple with the cost of living crisis.

    “This funding will support local communities to take forward their plans to improve play parks for children in their area.”

  • PRESS RELEASE : Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia – Michael Nithavrianakis [April 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia – Michael Nithavrianakis [April 2023]

    The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 17 April 2023.

    Mr Michael Nithavrianakis MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia in succession to Ms Kate Foster OBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Nithavrianakis will take up his appointment during May 2023.

    Curriculum vitae

    Full name: Mr Michael Stephen Nithavrianakis MVO

    Spouse: Mrs Libby Nithavrianakis

    Children: 2

    Year Role
    2022 to 2023 Milan, HM Consul General & Director Trade & Investment, Italy
    2019 to 2022 Karachi, Deputy High Commissioner and Director Trade & Investment, Pakistan
    2019 Kabul, Acting Deputy Head of Mission
    2018 to 2019 FCO, South Asia & Afghanistan Directorate
    2014 to 2018 Special Unpaid Leave, Managing Director of Castle Gordon Global Advisory Limited
    2009 to 2013 Chennai, Deputy High Commissioner
    2005 to 2009 Athens, Deputy Head of Mission and HM Consul-General, prior to this Director Trade & Investment, Greece
    2001 to 2005 FCO, Crisis Manager, Counter Terrorism Department
    2000 to 2001 Riyadh, First Secretary (Commercial)
    1997 to 2000 Accra, Second Secretary (Political/Press)
    1995 to 1996 FCO, Assistant Private Secretary to the Permanent Under-Secretary and Head of Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service
    1984 to 1994 Various roles within the FCO and postings to Kuala Lumpur and Moscow, including roles in HR and Entry Clearance
  • PRESS RELEASE : Prime Minister outlines his vision for Maths to 18 [April 2023]

    PRESS RELEASE : Prime Minister outlines his vision for Maths to 18 [April 2023]

    The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 17 April 2023.

    Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlines vision to ensure every young person has the maths skills they need to succeed.

    • PM outlines vision to ensure every young person has skills they need to succeed
    • Higher maths attainment will grow the economy, creating better-paid jobs and opportunity
    • New expert group will lead review into how best to deliver maths to 18 for all – but not maths A-Level for all

    We must change our anti-maths mindset in order to boost growth, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said today [Monday 17 April].

    Speaking to an audience of students, teachers, education experts and business leaders in North London, the PM argued that maths is vital for providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the jobs of the future.

    Despite it being a core skill which is “every bit as essential as reading”, the PM said that the value of maths is often overlooked and poor attainment is regarded as “socially acceptable”.

    The Prime Minister said:

    We’ve got to change this anti-maths mindset. We’ve got to start prizing numeracy for what it is – a key skill every bit as essential as reading.

    …I won’t sit back and allow this cultural sense that it’s ok to be bad at maths to put our children at a disadvantage…

    My campaign to transform our national approach to maths is not some nice to have. It’s about changing how we value maths in this country.

    In the decade following 2009, the UK has risen 10 places in the international league tables, however we remain one of the least numerate countries in the OECD. More than 8 million adults have numeracy skills below those expected of a 9-year-old and around a third of young people fail to pass GCSE maths.

    The PM argued that our future economic growth depends on combating poor numeracy and maximising the potential of all young people. He said:

    If we are going to grow the economy not just over the next two years, but the next twenty, we simply cannot allow poor numeracy to cost our economy tens of billions a year or to leave people twice as likely to be unemployed as those with competent numeracy.

    We have to fundamentally change our education system so it gives our young people the knowledge and skills they need – and that our businesses need – to compete with the best in the world.

    The PM reaffirmed his ambition to ensure that every young person studies some form of maths up to the age of 18. This will not mean every pupil studying maths A-Level. Instead, government will work to ensure that we have the right teaching framework and qualifications in place to deliver maths to 18 in the most effective way for students of all abilities.

    A new advisory group, comprising of mathematicians, education leaders and business representatives, will be established to advise government on the core maths content that students need to succeed in future. Taking evidence from countries which have high rates of numeracy and from employers across the country, the group will also advise on whether a new maths qualification is required for 16-18 year olds.

    On the process for delivering maths to 18, the PM said:

    We will not deliver this change overnight. We’ll need to recruit and train the maths teachers. We’ll need to work out how to harness technology to support them.

    And we’ll need to make sure this maths is additional to other subjects – not instead of them. But we are taking the first step today by identifying the maths content that will give our 16-to-18 year olds the skills they need to get on in life”.

    The Prime Minister also committed to extending Maths Hubs – unique partnerships of schools and colleges coming together to support maths teaching – as well as introduce a new voluntary and fully funded professional qualification for teachers leading maths in primary schools.