The Primary School has become a member of our accreditation scheme after embedding the ethos of the programme within their curriculum. The school has been involved in DebtAware programme for several years, and is so sure that the programme will reduce the negative effects of debt that it is sending four of its own Money Mentors over … Read more
Whilst teachers’ consider financial education important, 19% remain under-confident about how to teach the subject This is according to new research commissioned by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Financial Education for Young People called “Two Years On; Job Done?” which focuses on the efficacy of financial education in England, two years after it was … Read more
Lostock Hall Academy has recently become one of nine schools to gain Accredited Centre status for the DebtAware Money Management Programme. Pupils from Lostock Hall Academy have successfully delivered the programme to over 400 children in their local primary schools. Mr Gornall, Mathematics Teacher and Programme Leader said; “The programme has been incredibly successful with … Read more
DebtAware is delighted to become a Children’s University ‘Learning Destination’ The Children’s University is an international charity which encourages all children aged between 5 to 14 years to try new experiences, develop new interests and acquire new skills through participation in innovative and creative learning activities. The programmes partner organisations are known as “Learning Destinations”: places which … Read more
A St Helens School has been recognised for its efforts in educating children about debt and money management Parish Church of England Primary School has recently become one of eight primary schools who have gained Accredited Centre status for our DebtAware Money Management Programme. The school implemented the programme after a survey of pupils revealed that a … Read more
A partnership between DebtAware and Harris Museum in Preston has brought an ancient collection of coins to life in the modern classroom Debt Advice Foundation recently won financial support from the Harris Museum in Preston for money management education programme DebtAware. The funding has allowed the creation of a brand new module and enables primary … Read more
A report by VoucherCodes.co.uk has suggested that one in ten children worry often about their family having enough money. The survey of more than 1,000 children across the UK also found that 29% of children say their parents talk to them about their pocket money and how the family should spend money in comparison to … Read more
St Peter’s Primary School in Chorley has recently gained Accredited Centre status for the DebtAware Money Management Programme. The school has been involved in the programme for several years, believing that the long term impact of the programme will reduce the negative effects of debt. Head Teacher Mrs Wright said; “Not only does the scheme … Read more
A Wesham School has been recognised for its efforts in educating children about debt and money management Medlar with Wesham Church of England Primary School has recently become one of only six primary schools to gain Accredited Centre status for the DebtAware Money Management Programme. The school implemented the programme as they were very keen … Read more
Mr Jeff Moore, trustee at the charity, recently presented Brinscall St John’s Headteacher Linda Clayton with a plaque to celebrate having achieved accredited status with DebtAware. The award presentation took place at an assembly attended by the whole school and parents. The schools Money Mentors gave an excellent presentation in which they explained their role … Read more