New school lesson is being rolled out across England in major law change

Comment now Next PUPILS in England will now be taught a new school lesson as part of a major law change. The lesson plans are aimed at children aged between 10 and 18 as part of new Government guidance. Children in England will now be taught how to spot fraud Source: Getty Children in England will now be taught how to spot fraud and protect themselves from financial exploitation. Advertisement Teachers will teach the lessons to pupils as part of their relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) classes.

Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The resources, which are currently non-mandatory, will offer lesson plans explaining what financial exploitation is, the laws surrounding it, and how to get support. The scheme is geared at pupils aged between 10 and 18, and has been designed by the specialist police officers from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.

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“This can include having bank accounts blocked or restricted, making it harder for them to secure a student loan or even a mortgage in the future. “Prevention is a key part of our fraud strategy, which is why we have rolled out these lessons to children and parents to help increase awareness and reduce the chances of them being exploited by scammers.” Most read in The Sun disappearance solved Where is Natalee Holloway's killer Joran van der Sloot now?

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Monica Perry, subject specialist at the PSHE Association, said: “Children and young people are increasingly encountering scams, fraud, money laundering and other forms of financial exploitation. “These lessons support schools to deliver key safeguarding education about these issues in a preventative, age-appropriate and empowering way. “Developed to meet the new RSHE requirements, the activities ensure pupils understand what financial exploitation is, the laws surrounding it and how to seek support.”

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