AWESUM CHALLENGE PROGRAMME FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

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That this House congratulates the West Bromwich Building Society and its partner, the Mercian Trust, on launching the Awesum Challenge, an online free teaching resource designed to raise the mathematical attainment and financial literacy of eight to 11 year olds, further enhancing the skills and confidence of young people in handling money; and urges the Government to work with the West Bromwich Building Society, and other qualified institutions, in promoting financial education for young people.