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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.

  • Car Wise

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.

  • House Wise

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.

  • Money for Life

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.