Format
2 x 60-minute sessions – videos, quizzes and interactive activities
Target Group
S1-3 pupils
Group Size
Any
Content
An interactive financial education programme that brings money to life for BGE pupils whilst setting positive money habits.
This independent learning course helps young people explore their relationship with money and the consequences of what we do with it. It can be introduced to children by parents or incorporated into teachers’ adapted curriculum.
Involving videos, games and quizzes, Online Money Twist shows young people how we earn, save, spend and budget.
Sessions cover:
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Session 1 – Discovering what motivates people to spend money, the impact that advertising, peer and media pressure, and shopping deals can have and the costs and benefits of different products.
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Session 2 – Learning how to differentiate our needs and wants and budget, the benefits of saving and the National Minimum Wage.
Pupils watch MyBnk videos and follow guidance in order to complete independent activities.
These sessions are designed around the framework of: Best Deal, Best Feel and Best 4U and involves maths, critical thinking and reasoning.
We also offer an online P1/2 parent / teacher-led programme and P3-6 child-led sessions.
Case Studies
From opening a first bank account and trading in real markets, to moving out of care and into independent living, MyBnk’s financial education workshops pack a BIG punch!
“Now I Know Where To Go For What I Need” – Seeking Help
"They Don’t Teach You This At School. It’s Not Common Knowledge" - Fighting Debt
"It’s Given Me The Confidence To Go Out And Speak To People"
“Always Save Your Money For The Future, You Might Really Need It Then.” - Saving Up
Impact After Our Programmes
68
Of pupils who would not delay gratification, now would
70
Of pupils are now pursuing a savings goal
87
Of teachers said pupils now know financial decisions have consequences
"Better spend an extra hundred or two on your son's education, than leave it him in your will." ~ The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot
