We want to celebrate the schools that are championing financial education. Our Centres of Excellence programme does this by recognising and rewarding schools who are committing to excellence in financial education within their own setting and beyond.
We are working with a range of businesses to transform schools into Centres of Excellence by supporting them to successfully deliver practical and sustainable financial education.
With guidance from a financial education consultant, schools work towards our Young Money improvement framework – a set of national professional standards they need to meet. This involves creating engaging and inspiring learning programmes, alongside staff development and training.
Young people are at the heart of the programme. The goal is that they leave school with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be able to make informed and independent financial decisions.
The Centres of Excellence Journey
We host a free, national teacher conference every year which forms an integral part of the Centres of Excellence programme. The day provides a unique opportunity for teachers and practitioners, whether involved with the programme or not, to access up-to-date tools and resources and to share ideas about delivering high-quality financial education.
To find out more, contact the team: [email protected]
“The most interesting part of the programme is seeing the development and the positivity of all involved parties, from pupils and teachers to parents and the governing body. Having taken a pupil centred approach and implementing a strategy based on their desires I truly believe this programme has enabled our learners to be money wise and responsible”
– Daniel, Ysgol y Strade
“The Centres of Excellence programme has given me confidence in my own ability, and I am now also able to train and advise my colleagues”
– Simon, Shaftesbury High School
“Just wanted to say thank you and congratulations on organising yesterday’s conference. As always I’ve come back to school buzzing with ideas!”
– Nicky, Aintree Davenhill Primary School, Merseyside
“Just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for the way that you organised yesterday’s conference. I was so glad that I decided to attend. Found the sessions really useful.”
– Nicola, The Phoenix Collegiate, Sandwell
Schools that put themselves forward for this award will work on demonstrating how the features of a Centre of Excellence are being met and evidenced in line with a structured set of criteria. You will be allocated an education consultant to guide you through this process. To find out more please download our guide or get in touch at [email protected]
The selected schools enjoy a wealth of benefits, all of which are provided free thanks to funding from our corporate partners. These include:
Once achieved, the accreditation is valid for three years. Beyond that, there is the potential for a school to reapply and be revalidated. A review will take place 18 months after the school’s initial award date to ensure they are maintaining their commitment to financial education.
If your school is interested in becoming a Centre of Excellence please complete the application form. Or for further information please contact [email protected]
We are currently seeking further funders to work with us to create more Centres of Excellence. Elevating a school to Centre of Excellence status in financial education will benefit your business by:
Good financial education has never been more crucial. We need to partner with your business to make this happen. To find out more, contact Anita O’Hara at [email protected] or call 020 7078 0735.
