The money lessons you can teach children at every stage to boost their financial literacy

Financial literacy was first introduced into the national curriculum back in 2014, aimed at children aged between 11 and 16.

However, the delivery was inconsistent, as the requirement wasn’t mandatory across all schools.

Now, as part of a curriculum assessment, a stronger approach to financial literacy lessons is being adopted. From 2028, this education will be mandatory in primary schools, reinforced at secondary level, and recommended in post-16 education.

Read on to find out more about the new proposals, what parents can do to support financial literacy in children, and why it’s so important for young people to have a wider financial knowledge.

Boosting children’s financial literacy can benefit both them and the wider economy

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