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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.

Managing money and budgeting

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

Borrowing money

Borrowing money is sometimes a necessity. Help young care leavers understand the benefits and risks of borrowing money with this tailored activity.

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.

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.

Gaming behaviours and spending money

Helps pupils to discover the importance of building healthy money habits to keep gaming fun

Staying in control of money when gambling

Learn to notice signs of when uncontrolled spending might become a risk

Financial risks

Provide insight about everyday personal finance risks such as renting a flat or applying for a credit card.

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.

The budget game

Help students understand good spending and saving habits with a fun downloadable board game based on household budgeting.

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.

Planning for financial independence

Support young people to manage their finances and plan for the future, whether they’ve left home or are thinking about taking those next steps.