Petition · past parliament
Introduce Wealth Studies into the Curriculum and Education System
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
We aren’t taught how to manage our money effectively when in the education system.
Hence we don't develop good money habits, are unarmed to make the best financial decisions, leading to increased reliance on the state.
We must educate the next generation in wealth management skills.
Hence we don't develop good money habits, are unarmed to make the best financial decisions, leading to increased reliance on the state.
We must educate the next generation in wealth management skills.
We must introduce education, spanning concepts such as financial goal setting, compounding, income versus capital appreciation, calculating returns, different investment types, risk, debt, tax as well as good financial habits.
Such necessary topics can be introduced over time and done in an accessible way. The options for introduction are numerous including weaving into existing subjects such as Mathematics, or even the development of new subjects and qualifications.
This type of initiative has the potential for widespread positive impact on society by increasing innovation, modernising skills, improving tax compliance, averting pension crisis, managing personal debt and associated health issues, as well as reducing reliance on social security benefits.
Such necessary topics can be introduced over time and done in an accessible way. The options for introduction are numerous including weaving into existing subjects such as Mathematics, or even the development of new subjects and qualifications.
This type of initiative has the potential for widespread positive impact on society by increasing innovation, modernising skills, improving tax compliance, averting pension crisis, managing personal debt and associated health issues, as well as reducing reliance on social security benefits.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Personal financial skills are already part of the national curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4. It is not clear from your petition what further action you would like the Government to take.
You can find out more about what is taught here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-citizenship-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-citizenship-programmes-of-study-for-key-stages-3-and-4
If you think the current requirements are insufficient you could start a new petition call on the Government to modify the financial skill covered by the curriculum. If you wish to do this it would be helpful if you would note in the text of your petition where you proposals go beyond what it already in that curriculum.
Alternatively you may wish to consider starting a petition calling on the Government to improve the quality of teaching of personal finance skills.
You can find out more about what is taught here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-citizenship-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-citizenship-programmes-of-study-for-key-stages-3-and-4
If you think the current requirements are insufficient you could start a new petition call on the Government to modify the financial skill covered by the curriculum. If you wish to do this it would be helpful if you would note in the text of your petition where you proposals go beyond what it already in that curriculum.
Alternatively you may wish to consider starting a petition calling on the Government to improve the quality of teaching of personal finance skills.
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Oct 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
3 Oct 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.