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Money skills lesson two: Value for money

Help students budget, plan for their future and get value for money on purchases.

Money skills lesson three: Financial risk and security

Help students compare risk in different situations and demonstrate how insurance can provide protection against some financial risks.

Money skills lesson two: Money and work

How to read a payslip, calculate take home pay, introduce loans and pensions, and understand employee benefits beyond salary.

Money skills lesson one: Recognising your money personality

Help students compare attitudes to money and spending, explore the difference between needs and wants, and plan for future purchases.

Money skills lesson one: Understanding and managing debt

How to manage debt, reduce spending, save regularly and borrow money safely.

Money skills lesson four: Digital payments

Help students explore technology that supports money management and consider the impact of technology on the future of personal finance.

Money skills lesson three: Next steps in your financial journey

Help students understand bank accounts, including how to read statements and track transactions.

Money skills financial literacy challenge

Help KS2 and P4-7 students to develop their money skills and improve financial literacy with this free interactive challenge.

Needs and Wants

Explore the idea of ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ and discuss how these might change as they move through different life stages.

Money Personality Quiz

Understanding how you behave with money and how you can improve are the first steps towards developing good money skills.

Dealing with financial dilemmas

Encourage students to consider attitudes to money, common money-related mistakes and threats, and how to safeguard financial information.

Finances and the world of work

Develop money skills to prepare young people for the workplace, including payslips, budgeting and being self-employed.

Managing money and budgeting

This lesson covers how understanding budgeting and saving regularly can help with effective money management.

Making the most of money

Teach KS2 and P4-7 students about making the most of their money with this interactive activity and lesson plan from LifeSkills, which can be used in class or remotely.

Mind the gap – making the leap from school to work

How can you help your child bridge the tricky gap between education and employment?

Planning your finances for the future

This lesson explores long term financial planning and the costs of living independently, including mortgages, pensions, savings and borrowing.

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.