Only 40% of children in the UK say that they have had financial education in School.  As part of our personal development offer, we are pleased to say that every pupil in School receives economic literacy. 

To enhance this offer further, we were pleased to welcome back members of staff from Nationwide who delivered financial literacy lessons to our Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils in the interactive theatre yesterday. 

Pupils discussed what financial literacy is, how to manage their money, and what digital risks are and how to avoid these. 

The aim of the programme is to encourage young people to use the tools available to them to develop good money habits that they can then take into adulthood.  Data suggests that those pupils who have had access to education about finance whilst at school are more likely to have a bank account, save regularly and be confident about managing their money. 

A huge thank you to Nationwide for supporting us with our personal development offer.