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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.

Skills for work for a more sustainable future podcasts

Hear from a panel of experts who share insights around the skills required for the changing job landscape, and tips of how educators can help prepare their students.

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.

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.

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.

5 tips to help parents support students towards employability

How can teachers help parents with their children’s journey to the workplace? Janet Colledge, chief careers education consultant with Outstanding Careers, offers some invaluable advice.

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.

How not to make an April Fool of yourself in your first week of work

New job? Exciting! (And maybe nerve-wracking). Steer clear of potential awkward moments with these tips

Action words: how to be direct and certain

We can always use help to express ourselves. Give your application the best chance with these positive action words.

Tweet your way to the top

Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey explains how social networking is the new networking.

Getting ahead through social media

Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey tells us how social networking is the new networking.

Helping your children use social media for work

Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills, explains how social networking is the new way to network.

Identifying workplace behaviours and values lesson

Help students understand expectations of appropriate workplace behaviour including non-verbal communication, values, inclusivity and culture.

CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward

How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?

Why you should get your students coding

ICT Director Matt Britland discusses the important skills learnt from coding and tips for delivering it in the classroom

CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward

How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?

Teaching adults to be confident with money

Discover how Barclays LifeSkills can help you support adult learners to be more confident with money

How I got the most out of my work experience…and how you can too.

Jess explains how Virtual Work Experience helps you get the most out of work experience.

Online work experience

Register for our programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, with online activities and 5 live sessions with Barclays employees.