Financial Capabilities Activities
The following events tend to the requirements of managing
finances within today's economic climate. Having financial
capability is relevant to all career paths and employment
circumstances.
This challenge helps students get to grips with the
finances required when buying, running and maintaining a car.
Students work in teams, researching the purchase of a car that best
suits a person in a given scenario. The event includes a
presentation by a specialist from the motor vehicle industry.
Buying a house is a daunting process. House Wise aims to
introduce students to the fundamental aspects that need to be
considered when purchasing a home: budgeting, mortgages, legal
requirements, surveying. Professionals from estate agencies,
solicitors and financial service providers offer an introduction to
each of their industries.
This 2-hour workshop looks at all aspects of personal finance
including budgeting a monthly income and expenditure, loans,
store cards and credit cards. This session can be tailored to suit
various age groups. Delivered with the support of a business
volunteer from a local bank.
For more information, please refer to your child's school.