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It’s not about maths

PJ White · 20 November 2008 --> · No comments

Good that Nick Clegg, lib dem leader, chose to focus on helping young people with financial literacy.
Sadly, his speech to a youth parliament earlier this week was far too heavy on the maths. “Financial literacy must become a comprehensive part of the maths curriculum,” he said.
He’s simply wrong. Maths lessons are the wrong place for [...]

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Tags: Managing money—education & learning · Research, policy & trends

Youth money magazine

PJ White · 6 November 2008 --> · No comments

Excellent 20-page magazine just published has a simple aim. To help youth workers help young people with money.
Young People and Money was paid for by the Financial Services Authority. The financial capability section there deserves kudos for its commitment to help all young people with money matters.
The design and production was carried out by the [...]

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Tags: Money in the media · Tools & resources