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Money Lessons - financial education for school children

Money Lessons is a Nationwide Building Society initiative that offers financial education to school children in Key Stages 2 and 3 (years 3 to 9, ages 7 to 14). It aligns with the Financial Education Framework and supports the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) and Citizenship elements of the Department for Education (DfE) National Curriculum.

At Nationwide, we know how important inclusion and diversity is, and it's our goal to provide financial education for everyone regardless of learning style. The learning content has been designed to be Special Educational Needs (SEN) friendly.

Who can use Money Lessons?

We aim to support communities by empowering children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take charge of their lives and build a secure future for themselves and their families.

Money Lessons can be downloaded and used by teachers, and those working with local schools to run workshops and classes. The modules can easily be integrated into existing class material.

Show transcript

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Music starts

Visual of Nationwide Branded slide with the words saying 'Money Lessons' 'Supporting financial education'.

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Visual of a map of the UK

'In the UK only 40% of children say they've had financial education in school'

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'Financial education gives children the tools...'

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'to develop good money habits they can take into adulthood'

Visual of a plant growing.

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'Those who have had financial lessons at school are more likely to...'

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Visual of a piggy bank with money going in.

'Save up regularly. Have a bank account.'

Visual of some bank cards

'Be confident managing their money'

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'It also enhances financial wellbeing'

Visual of some hearts on the screen

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'A lack of financial literacy makes it more difficult for young adults...'

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'to take control of their money'

Visual of some money

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'For educators our modules can'

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'enhance existing curricula'

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'Or can be extra curricular'

Visual of a girl giving a 'thumbs up' hand gesture.

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'Bringing the curriculum to life'

Visual of a red heart with the heart beating.

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Closing visual 'Money Lessons'

'Supporting financial education'

Music ends.

Financial education modules and downloads

The modules are broken down into Key Stages. There are 4 modules within each stage. These should ideally be delivered in order, to build on from each other.

Each Money Lesson comes with a:

Lesson Plan
These are your delivery notes and will include:

  • learning overview and objectives
  • a plenary which will allow you to find out what has been learnt
  • future additional opportunities which could be set as homework/additional work
  • your feedback link via a QR code.

PowerPoint presentation
These will follow along with your Lesson Plan and may include videos.

Activity Handouts
Most modules have physical activities where printed handouts are required.

SEN (Special Educational Needs) Activity Handouts
Most Activity Handouts come with a SEN alternative, which can be used if required.

Choose your key stage to get started: