The percentage of education spending that went on the primary sector in the UK in 2004. Source: UNESCO

“Have you got all your buns in the ovens?”

A food technology teacher checks Year 5 children are making progress.

33.5

The percentage of education spending that went on the primary sector in Ireland in 2004. Source: UNESCO

“Andy, will you stop poking through my bits.”

A teacher gets annoyed with a pupil looking through her cupboard for a book.

14.2

The percentage of total education spending that went on the primary sector in Germany in 2004. Source: UNESCO