By Leo Carr

It’s no secret that this budget is hugely important for the government.

The decisions that Rachel Reeves will make stretch to all aspects of British life. Arguably, education is one of the most vital parts of a successful society, and we owe it to future generations to ensure that they get the best possible start to life.

The government recently unveiled their most radical change to the British curriculum in a decade, with a range of modernisations and improvements to our children’s education. From teaching students about spotting ‘fake news’ to reducing the duration of exams, there are some benefits included. However, we are kidding ourselves if we think this is the best we can do.

So much of the education system in this country is backwards. 16- and 17-year-olds will be allowed to........

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