Financial education will become compulsory for all primary and secondary school pupils in England as part of an overhaul of the curriculum that aims to equip students with the skills needed to navigate the modern world.
Primary-age children will be taught the fundamentals of money, how to spot fake news and be educated about climate change as part of compulsory citizenship classes from September 2028, the Department for Education said on Tuesday.
The announcement is part of the first major overhaul of England’s curriculum in more than a decade as ministers try to ensure all students leave school with key life skills and a strong foundation in reading, science and maths.
The reforms come alongside the findings of the curriculum and assessment review, which was launched by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government last year.
Becky Francis, chair of the independent review, said financial literacy was “the most highlighted area of importance by parents” and the “one topic that was consistently raised by every single focus group” with young people.
