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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.
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.
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.
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.