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Island's young people taught to be entrepreneurial

Thu, 19 Jun 2014

Children as young as five are being taught how to be entrepreneurial.

The Isle of Man's schools are ahead of the UK in teaching primary school children about business, making a profit and starting on a career path.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has this week supported an overhaul of teaching in school to encourage innovation in later life.

With motivational speakers from companies like Virgin Atlantic, projects like the 'Children's University' and links with Free the Children, the Island is said to be already ahead.

Caroline Savin is a school improvement adviser - she says it's a top priority: 

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