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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 February 2025

Debate

Schools: Citizenship Education

Contribution

My noble friend makes a good point. That is part of what we have asked the curriculum and assessment review, which is currently in place, to consider. Critical thinking and the ability to identify the use of misinformation in media, and to distinguish it from proper sources of information, are critical elements of what young people deserve as part of their education.

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