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Government pledges £140m to boost science and maths teaching

THE GOVERNMENT has pledged to invest £140 million into maths and science teaching in schools this week.

Schools Minister Jim Knight outlined a strategy to educate the next generation of scientists and mathematicians, which included a drive to recruit more science and maths teachers.

He said that the government wants the “very best teachers” who will be able to increase the number of young people opting to study science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.

Mr Knight said: “When I visit schools I see that science and maths lessons can be exciting and inspiring. I want more science in action in the classroom, more...to enthuse budding scientists. We want more young people studying science and maths A-Levels, which is why we are investing more than ever in these important subjects.”

As part of this drive teachers are being urged to make lessons lively for budding scientists, ensuring there is a “flash bang” in the way the curriculum is being taught.