Our Impact - Another year of improving financial education

The cost-of-living crisis is pushing some families into impossible situations, and we are all facing difficult decisions at home. We know that children are absorbing these experiences and starting to learn money habits as early as age 3-7. But still, less than half of children currently receive a quality financial education, according to the Money and Pensions Service.

We understand that there are many complex factors that lead to financial hardship, and these need to be addressed nationally. However, we believe that education is key to addressing financial equality over the long-term.

We know that by working with schools to support teachers, we can ensure children from all backgrounds receive the education they need to manage money well in the future.

That’s why in 2023, we focussed on ensuring financial education starts from a young age. We worked directly with teachers to embed financial education in primary schools. We continued to expand our resources to help schools connect with families and communities. And we provided training and resources that had a direct impact on teacher confidence and commitment to money lessons in the classroom.