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<p>Financial education is taught within the national curriculum in mathematics and
citizenship. At present, due to the unprecedented challenges for schools caused by
the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government understands that schools will need flexibility
around the education they are providing to their pupils. We expect schools and teachers
to use their professional judgement, knowledge of their pupils’ educational needs
and home circumstances, to plan appropriate content that enables education to continue.</p><p>Our
latest guidance on teaching to support children is set out here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19</a>.</p><p>Longer
term, the Department will continue to work closely with The Money and Pension Service
and HM Treasury to consider how to provide further support for the teaching of financial
education in schools.</p><p> </p>
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