The opportunity to participate in the Pathfinder for Financial Education Professional Learning in Wales project, funded by the Money and Pensions Service, has now ceased, however there are still resources and tools available to support you in your delivery of financial education.
The free Money Mapping resource engages learners in financial capability using real-life and relevant contexts and can be used to encourage investigation skills and problem solving, providing discussion opportunities around a number of financial themes, such as making choices, attitudes, value for money and risk.
Developed to align with the Curriculum for Wales, the resource can be delivered to support Areas of Learning and Experience in order to facilitate development towards the Four Purposes. These include:
Available in both English and Welsh Money Mapping can be delivered flexibly at both upper primary and lower secondary stages, and is targeted at the key point of transition between these two. The accompanying PowerPoint can be used to support teachers’ delivery to their classes.
The free to access e-learning professional learning course is available in both English and Welsh and aligns with the current and new Curriculum for Wales. The course aims to build teachers’ knowledge and confidence in delivering effective financial education to learners and is targeted to educators working with young people at the point of transition from primary to secondary school. The course offers:
If you have any questions please contact Young Money by emailing training@y-e.org.uk
