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What would you like to see school's teach?

57 replies

Welshwoman · 17/04/2009 10:42

10+ budgeted nutritional recipes cooked from scratch
(I despair at having to pre-prepare all the ingredients for my son at the moment )

How to be a good consumer along the lines of how interest rates work on mortgages and credit cards and basic consumer law
( I know its taught in theory in maths but I would like a separate lesson on financial management the course should be written by Martin Lewis !)

OP posts:
rumdontbotherreplyingmum · 17/04/2009 11:05

first aid
def budgeting skills,

paolosgirl · 17/04/2009 11:03

The importance of social responsibility

Manners

LIZS · 17/04/2009 11:02

oh and of course literacy skills - how to complete an application form and covering letter "selling yourself" (including correct use of the apostrophe !(

TsarChasm · 17/04/2009 11:02

Oh yes def the realities of credit cards, budgeting etc. Brilliant idea to have that bit written (and taught?) by Martin Lewis!

How to shop - with a list - meal planning.

How to value other people. Take an interest. Be kind.

LIZS · 17/04/2009 10:59

Practical economics - from household budgets sopending according to means, what financial agreements/loans/debts actually mean, the concept of saving, investment and pensions , salary and deductions for ni and tax to basic business, balance sheet, profit and loss, employer/employee relations and responsibilities.

nkf · 17/04/2009 10:53

Apostrophes. Definitely.

BoysAreLikeDogs · 17/04/2009 10:49

Correct use of apostrophes