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Which modern British life skill do you think schools should actually be teaching?
Algebra and Shakespeare have their place, but many argue the classroom skips the stuff we all end up Googling at 25. Rank the practical skills you wish had been on the timetable.
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
Managing Money and Tax
Understanding PAYE, ISAs, pensions and how a tax return actually works would spare millions the annual January panic. A grounding in personal finance could shape decisions for life.
B
Mental Health Literacy
Teaching young people to recognise anxiety, low mood and burnout β and how to access NHS services β could ease pressure on both individuals and an overstretched system.
C
Digital Safety and Media Literacy
With AI-generated content and phishing texts pretending to be Royal Mail, knowing how to spot misinformation and protect your data is arguably as vital as reading a map.
D
Cooking Real Meals on a Budget
Basic nutrition, batch cooking and shopping at Aldi without blowing the weekly budget would help tackle both health and cost-of-living pressures at once.
E
Renters' Rights and Housing
Given how few young people will own a home soon, knowing your rights around Section 21 notices, deposit schemes and tenancy agreements is essential armour.
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