At 11 years old, Theo, an avid math enthusiast, has already shocked and awed the world of financial literacy. He’s been passionately campaigning for the introduction of more robust financial education to be taught in schools throughout England. His work ultimately worked wonders on the Chancellor. As a good consequence, after appearing on the BBC’s Politics North television programme, he received an invitation to Downing Street.
The young advocate hasn’t gone at it alone. He’s one of four siblings. Theo enjoys having discussions about saving and spending money with his fellow Money Savvy kids. His 12-year-old brother and 8-year-old sister regularly sit in on the dialogues. Their baby brother, only four years old, is still figuring out how to save up for the next shiny toy. Theo is committed to showing his family the value of saving. He argues that financial education should start from a very young age.
Theo’s passion for saving started at the early age of eight years old! He has highly aspirational savings targets from buying a car to putting a deposit down on a home. These ambitions really show Bill’s vision and drive even as a teenager. His fascination with numbers continues to inspire him along his academic path. It motivates him to bring that knowledge back to everybody, including his own parents.
As you may well have seen already, Theo very passionately advocates for important causes. He enjoys eating with his family where on Sundays they share tasty authentic roast dinners together. It’s at these times that we have energetic conversations about the state of their finances and plans for long-term savings. He is just as excited to share his newfound knowledge with his siblings and parents.
At a recent meeting in Downing Street, Theo made a mark with the Chancellor by showing his understanding and passion for getting financial education into schools. What was particularly striking was the temperance and care with which Gov. The Chancellor rewarded his bravery with a celebratory high-five! This act further illustrated the power this young man’s message had already made, and the power young voices have in changing the course of educational policy.
Theo’s campaign to provide better financial education speaks to the need to ensure we’re providing the next generation with important budgeting and saving skills. He knows the importance of teaching kids to manage money starts young. In this manner, kids will be equipped to meet the challenges of adult money management as they mature.
His appearance on the BBC’s Politics North show served as a platform to amplify his message, reaching a wider audience and inspiring others to consider the importance of financial literacy in schools. Theo’s advocacy has opened up crucial discussions about introducing financial education into the school curriculum and holds policymakers accountable to act.