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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.
The budget game
Help students understand good spending and saving habits with a fun downloadable board game based on household budgeting.
Financial survival skills
This lesson covers topics around managing finances safely, successfully and independently, including credit cards, current accounts, renting, insurance and fraud.
Financial risks
Provide insight about everyday personal finance risks such as renting a flat or applying for a credit card.
Guide to teaching financial literacy
Read our guides on developing financial literacy skills for 7-16 year olds and understand the link between core transferable skills and financial capability.
Paying rent, bills and other expenses
Rents, bills and expenses are financial aspects to manage on a daily basis. Click here and find out how to help young care leavers prioritise payments.
School leaver resources
Whether it’s work, training or further/higher education, use these resources to help school leavers plan for their next steps and achieve their goals.