Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Third Report - Delivering effective financial education
Education Committee
HC 265
Published 22 May 2024
Recommendations
8
Not Addressed
Para 31
Broaden mathematics teacher recruitment beyond traditional qualifications for financial and contextual education.
Recommendation
The Department should carefully consider the requirements for teaching such a course and could take the opportunity to broaden mathematics recruitment behind those with a degree or A level in the subject to ensure there is a sufficient cohort of …
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Government Response Summary
The government discusses existing financial education qualifications and general maths teacher recruitment strategies, including financial incentives, but does not specifically address the recommendation to broaden mathematics teacher recruitment criteria beyond those with a degree or A level.
Department for Education
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Not Addressed
Para 71
Evaluate Citizenship provision within Ofsted's quality of education key judgement, alongside personal development.
Recommendation
Ofsted’s inadequate evaluation of financial education in schools undermines the importance of financial education and adversely affects how it is viewed and prioritised by teachers and school leaders. Citizenship in particular is not being appropriately assessed by Ofsted. Inspection under …
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Government Response Summary
The government explained that Ofsted's current regime already considers a broad curriculum and personal development, and financial education may be included in maths deep dives or citizenship assessments. It noted Ofsted will be consulting on a new education inspection framework and report cards, but did not specifically commit to evaluating citizenship, including its financial education content, under the 'quality of education' judgement.
Department for Education
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