Search results for ‘Money Skills’
banking budgeting activity for kids
Budgeting is one of the most important skills to master when managing money, introducing this to children when they are young will help set them up for their adult life.
I want to get to grips with money and fraud
Use our tools and tips to help you plan and steer clear of bad money habits
Employability skills research and trends
Stay up-to-date on employability skills and the future of jobs with Barclays LifeSkills research, reports and trends. Discover more here.
Becoming financially independent (1)
Help your young person become more confident in dealing with money as their responsibility increases.
Ways to save money
Discover how to help young people who have experienced care to reduce spending and live independently. Click here to access this tailored activity.
Salaries and payslips
A knowledge of salary and payslips is the first step to better managed finances. Read how to introduce young care leavers to minimum and living wage here.
Introducing insurance
The world of insurances can be scary for young care leavers. Introduce them to insurance benefits, terms and concepts with this tailored activity.
University finances
Help young care leavers understand the financial aspects of going to university, from types of university financial support to future repayments.
Financial fraud, scams and identity theft
Introduce young care leavers to the different types of financial fraud and scams. Help them understand how to protect themselves with this activity.
Credit scores and debt
Understanding what a credit score is and what affects it is the first step to successfully dealing with debt. Read how to help young care leavers here.
Choosing and managing your bank accounts
Various are the elements to consider when choosing and managing a bank account. Discover how to provide guidance to young care leavers here.
Budgeting and planning for the future
Budgeting is crucial for planning the future effectively. Use this tailored activity and introduce young care leavers to how to do a personal budget.
Challenging myths about maths and money
Help your learners to address and overcome maths anxiety by challenging myths about maths and money.
The budget game
Help students understand good spending and saving habits with a fun downloadable board game based on household budgeting.
building financial literacy
Lisa Worgan, Head of Curriculum for Victoria Academies Trust, explores how educators can develop their pupils’ financial literacy at an early age.
Saving money and sticking to a budget
Saving money and keeping to a budget are skills you’re never too young to learn. Help your child understand the importance of money management. Includes worksheet.
Understanding money and bills
Help adult learners to improve their understanding of money and bills with this free learning module from LifeSkills.
Financial survival skills
This lesson covers topics around managing finances safely, successfully and independently, including credit cards, current accounts, renting, insurance and fraud.
Insights on transferable skills for fincap
Gain insights on why teaching young people the transferable skills to support financial capability is vital, and discover top tips on how you can contribute.
Building key financial management and negotiation skills
Focus on key finance skills that will be useful in a wide variety of jobs, especially roles that include looking after any size of budget.