Children with strong maths skills at age 10 earn significantly more in their 30s. This is the main finding of new research published today by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and funded by the Department for Education via the Centre for the Analysis of Youth Transitions (CAYT).
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Research Fellow University College London
Claire is a Research Fellow at IFS, working on the determinants and consequences of participation in childcare and education for parents and children.

Associate Director
Jonathan is an Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings and Ageing sector, focusing on pensions, savings and later-life economic activity.
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