Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Peter Bedford

Monday 9th December 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Peter Bedford (Mid Leicestershire) (Con)]

Research shows that money habits are instilled in young people from the age of seven. What are the Government doing to improve financial education in schools, particularly in England, where that is not currently on the national curriculum?

[Bridget Phillipson]

We have launched our curriculum and assessment review to make sure that issues such as the one that the hon. Gentleman identifies are taken into account. It is a shame that we seem to hear nothing from the Opposition but negativity about the curriculum and assessment review. We are determined to make sure that all our children get a brilliant education, with high standards and strong academic outcomes, as well as the kind of life skills that he is right to identify.