My Money Matters
My Money Matters is an online course for students which provides them with the opportunity to explore their own attitudes to money and gain key financial skills to help them in the real world.
At a glance
- Suitable for students aged 14 - 19
- Contribution of £5 per student. Regional funding in some areas allows schools to access 250 licenses free.
- Student-led course made up of 6 online units
- 1.5 - 2 hours average completion time
During this course, students will explore how to make the most of their money and the different ways to manage savings. They will learn about financial risk and reward, what to consider when borrowing money, and different types of debt. They will think ahead to life after school, and the costs and benefits of the different options available to them. Finally they’ll learn to recognise the common scams that people encounter and learn to protect themselves against them.
The course maps to the themes in the Your Money Matters textbook and can be used alongside it or independently.
The units of the course can be completed in any order and teachers can set specific units for students to focus on.
Access to My Money Matters a contribution of £5 per student license. Regional funding in some areas of England and Wales allows us to offer up to 250 student licenses (per school) free to some schools. Use the postcode checker below to see if your school is eligible for funding.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn about the different options for saving and reflect on their own saving habits
- Explore ways to make the most of their money
- Gain a deep insight into borrowing and debt
- Look ahead to life after school and explore the different options available to the
- Enter the world of financial risk and reward
- Learn about the common scams people fall victim to and learn how to protect themselves against them
Key tools
- YE Learning Zone
- Watch the My Money Matters intro video to find out more about this course.
Eligible for My Money Matters for free?
Regional funding allows us to offer our My Money Matters programme free to schools in some areas. Enter your school's postcode below to find out whether your centre is eligible:
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