Ministers have put aside plans for a £100m online learning platform intended to form part of Rishi Sunak’s push to improve adult numeracy. The prime minister has highlighted the importance of improving the nation’s maths skills, including announcing in 2021, £560m of funding for Multiply, a numeracy scheme for adults. When Multiply was first announced, the Department for Education said: “A new digital platform, to be launched next year, which will give you access to numeracy training on demand, at your own pace, to build your confidence and boost your skills.” Click here for more.
