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The Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review has published its findings - read more...
Published: 21 Dec 11
The Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review has published its findings. It states that international evidence shows that many high performing jurisdictions use education to develop ‘economic wellbeing’.
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Financial education debated in parliament
Published: 19 Dec 11
We are pleased that since Martin Lewis' e-petition reached over 100,000 signatures, financial education was debated in parliament on Thursday.
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Press release: Financial education is a long-term solution to the national problem of irresponsible borrowing and personal insolvency says report
Published: 12 Dec 11
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Financial Education for Young People today launches its report on Financial Education and the Curriculum. Chairman of the inquiry into financial education and the curriculum Andrew Percy MP said today: “Credit cards, mortgages, hire purchase agreements, mobile phone contracts, tuition fees and even supermarket offers all require us to apply functional maths skills, such as being able to calculate APR, compound interest and percentages, to real-life situations.
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Financial education to be debated in parliament next week
Published: 07 Dec 11
We are pleased to announce that there will be a debate on compulsory financial education in schools in House of Commons, on Thursday 15th December at 3 pm. This follows over 105,000 people signing Martin Lewis’s e-petition calling for financial education to be made a compulsory part of the school curriculum.
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pfeg's first e-newsletter
Published: 09 Nov 11
Read pfeg's first ever e-newsletter! The aim of our termly e-newsletter is to keep you up to date on the world of financial education and let you know about the latest resources and tools for you to use in the classroom and beyond.
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Announcing our My Money Week competition winners!
Published: 23 Sep 11
The My Money Week 2011 competition has now closed. Thank you for all your entries, but we have now picked our winners!
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News release: Teenagers to urge MPs to improve their financial education and Get Money Savvy
Published: 06 Sep 11
Teenagers from across England are today visiting Parliament to tell MPs why financial education is important for their future and should be taught in all schools. The visit has been organised by education charity pfeg and coincides with the launch of the ‘Get Money Savvy’ petition by young people, for young people, to ensure that all pupils are taught how to manage their money properly.
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What do you think of www.pfeg.org? Please take our survey - chance to win £50 M&S voucher!
Published: 22 Aug 11
What do you think of www.pfeg.org? Please help us improve our website by taking our survey - and be in with a chance to win a £50 M&S voucher!
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pfeg is on YouTube!
Published: 12 Jul 11
pfeg is now on YouTube, where you can watch loads of videos about pfeg's work.
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pfeg launches Advisory Service for teachers: call 0300 6660 127 or e-mail support@pfeg.org for free tailored educational advice
Published: 07 Jul 11
pfeg is offering a new service for anyone involved in teaching personal finance education. The pfeg Advisory Service is a dedicated phone number and e-mail address for those who need advice or guidance.
