David Cameron wrapped up warm when he visited Crystal Palace to launch a major push on maths, science and technology in schools.

The Prime Minister was at Harris Academy City to launch the initiative which aims to help give children the skills they need to work and succeed in high tech and science-based industries.

On a walkabout tour of the school in Maberley Road he announced that thousands of maths and physics teachers will get specialist training to help raise the quality of teaching in schools.

And he said the first national college for digital skills and coding will be set up to train the digital innovators and technology experts of tomorrow.

Mr Cameron said: "There’s no secret to success in the modern world.

"If countries are going to win in the global race and children compete and get the best jobs, you need mathematicians and scientists – pure and simple.

"So today, we commit to deliver more maths and science teachers.

"This is all part of our long-term economic plan for Britain – making sure our children have the skills they need to thrive and get on.

"And by sticking to it, we will lift our children horizons and pull our country up in the world."