Stephen Morgan MP questioned Ministers in the House of Commons this week following news that the government has missed its recruitment target for maths teachers for the tenth year in a row.
The Portsmouth MP made the comments following the Prime Minister’s announcement that he wants to make maths compulsory for all young people up to the age of 18 – a plan that experts have called ‘unachievable’ in light of the current teacher recruitment crisis.
Speaking up for schools in Portsmouth and across the country, the city MP asked:
“What discussion did the Minister have with the Prime Minister before his announcement, because surely, they would have told him it was unworkable, given that the government has missed its recruitment target for maths teachers in each of the last ten years?”
Labour would look at the curriculum and what young people are learning as a whole to ensure they’re equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the world and workplace of the future.
Labour would also focus on high standards for every child by ending tax breaks for private schools and using that money to recruit 6,500 new teachers.
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South, Stephen Morgan, said:
“The Prime Minister should explain how he expects to deliver this latest empty pledge when the Conservatives have failed to meet their maths teacher recruitment target every for the last decade – leading to a total shortfall of more than 5,000 teachers.
“Labour would recruit thousands of new teachers and give all teaching staff the support to thrive by ending tax breaks for private schools and investing that money in a brilliant state education for all.”
You can view Stephen’s question and the Minister response here
