QCA outlines finance in schools details

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The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) today outlined the key concepts to its 'Economic Well-being and financial capability' program.

As reported on IFAonline earlier this week, the non-statutory study will be taught through an existing subject - Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), for children in key stage 3. The QCA report says the course “aims to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and attributes to make the most of changing opportunities in learning and work”. “They develop as questioning and informed consumers and learn to manage their money and finances effectively,” it says. The study will be split between four key concepts: Career – understanding employability and progression. Capability...

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