Maths shake-up

A major review of maths teaching in primary schools is to take place.

The review will look for the most effective methods of maths teaching and learning and will be led by Sir Peter Williams, Chair of the Advisory Committee on Mathematics Education.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed Balls will head a new National Council for Educational Excellence, with the aim of pushing up standards in education.

There will also be a stronger focus on pupil behaviour during Ofsted inspections, making it clear that repeated low level disruption should not be tolerated.