Children in primary school will learn how to spot fake news, identify misinformation and manage money, as part of a major shake-up to the national curriculum.

The government has shared a range of reforms that will “breathe new life” into the school curriculum – including encouraging critical thinking from a young age.

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said the “landmark reforms” will help young people “step boldly into the future”.

Here’s what parents need to know.

Changes being made to the curriculum for primary school pupils

It’s been over a decade since the national curriculum was updated.

Under new plans, citizenship will be made compulsory in primary school, so young children will be educated on topics like media literacy, managing money, law and rights, democracy and

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