Lessons on life skills essential for well-rounded education

With the Govian drive to recreate his own school experience for all children, I cannot understate my relief that pressure from the Liberal Democrats and others has led to his about turn on the E Bacc.

As someone who spent the early years of my career teaching, I believe the best schools take a holistic approach to education – and that is what the national curriculum should do.

I was particularly delighted to see that at last financial education has a place in the curriculum. As some of you know, for many years I lead on the element of the FSA Financial Capability Strategy to reach young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) – a role that left me convinced that we must ensure our children and young people are properly equipped to manage their money – which isn’t just about having the knowledge and skills to do so, but more importantly the underlying attitudes and behaviours that enable them to make sound decisions.