We have developed a range of free teaching and homeschooling resources for young people aged 5-16 to introduce key economics ideas, the work of the Bank of England and support the development of financial literacy. The resources cover a range of curriculum subjects including English, History and Maths
We have developed a range of free teaching and homeschooling resources for young people aged 5-16 to introduce key economics ideas, the work of the Bank of England and support the development of financial literacy. The resources cover a range of curriculum subjects including English, History and Maths
Lower Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will learn why money is important and why money was invented. They will explore how currency has changed over time and the different uses for money.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Key Stage 1
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will learn to recognise money and pounds and pence symbols, combining money to create values. They will solve addition and subtraction problems using money and work out change in different scenarios.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will learn to identify what a bank is and how it works, along with how they make money through the ‘money cycle’.
Further activities develop an understanding of investments and interest.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Lower Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will identify how we choose to use our money and make informed decisions. They will explore how we categorise needs and wants and make wise spending decisions.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Lower Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Lesson 3: What’s new with money? - Pupils will explore the security features built in to today’s banknotes and the different methods of payment available. They will discuss when the different methods would be most suitable.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will identify that debt can be good or bad and how banks lend responsibly. They will explore different types of debt and discuss if they are good or bad.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
Designed for key stage 1 and key stage 2, this resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will explore what is meant by ethical spending and the reasons why people choose to spend this way. They will consider the decisions they can make and positive outcomes to those decisions.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will identify times we should spend, borrow or save and demonstrate how budgeting works in practice. They will also explore how people budget and why they make the choice to spend, borrow or save.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will explore what supply and demand means and the effect that this can have on prices and inflation.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Lesson 1: What influences my decisions? Explores a variety of factors that influence decisions, including the economy.
Designed for students aged 11-16, EconoME helps young people understand the economy and develop the analytical skills to make informed decisions. Accredited by Young Money, the programme consists of four lessons, each designed to help students understand how the decisions they make both affect, and are affected by, the economy.
Students will have the chance to explore aspects of saving and borrowing, the effect of interest rates, different types of lenders and the difference between manageable and unmanageable debt. EconoMe will also help young people understand some of the risks around financial fraud and scams, and how to avoid them.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will identify times we should spend, borrow or save and demonstrate how budgeting works in practice. They will also explore how people budget and why they make the choice to spend, borrow or save.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Upper Key Stage 2
This resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
Pupils will explore the different ways money can be at risk, both online and offline and what can be done to keep it safe.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Lesson 4: How can I manage financial risk? Helping students explore the benefits of saving, borrowing, and protecting their money. Then, focusing on recognising scams and how to avoid them.
Designed for students aged 11-16, EconoME helps young people understand the economy and develop the analytical skills to make informed decisions. Accredited by Young Money, the programme consists of four lessons, each designed to help students understand how the decisions they make both affect, and are affected by, the economy.
Students will have the chance to explore aspects of saving and borrowing, the effect of interest rates, different types of lenders and the difference between manageable and unmanageable debt. EconoMe will also help young people understand some of the risks around financial fraud and scams, and how to avoid them.
Lesson 2: How can I make informed decisions? Explores the process of decision-making including the sourcing and analysing of reliable information.
Designed for students aged 11-16, EconoME helps young people understand the economy and develop the analytical skills to make informed decisions. Accredited by Young Money, the programme consists of four lessons, each designed to help students understand how the decisions they make both affect, and are affected by, the economy.
Students will have the chance to explore aspects of saving and borrowing, the effect of interest rates, different types of lenders and the difference between manageable and unmanageable debt. EconoMe will also help young people understand some of the risks around financial fraud and scams, and how to avoid them.
Upper Key Stage 2
Lesson 8: Why is money so important? - Pupils will look at different ways we can manage money successfully and responsibly, exploring the options of saving, investing and enterprise.
Designed for key stage 1 and key stage 2, this resource has been produced by the Bank of England, TES and Beano to provide schools with an engaging set of resources to help UK primary school pupils learn about money in a real-world context.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
Lesson 3: Why do my decisions matter? Considers the consequences of any decisions your students might make – for themselves, others, and the economy.
Designed for students aged 11-16, EconoME helps young people understand the economy and develop the analytical skills to make informed decisions. Accredited by Young Money, the programme consists of four lessons, each designed to help students understand how the decisions they make both affect, and are affected by, the economy.
Students will have the chance to explore aspects of saving and borrowing, the effect of interest rates, different types of lenders and the difference between manageable and unmanageable debt. EconoMe will also help young people understand some of the risks around financial fraud and scams, and how to avoid them.
These lessons have been accredited by Young Money and fit within the Financial Education Planning Framework.
A new, abridged version of the Money and Me schools lesson programme, specially designed for learning at home.
Money and me at home has been created for children aged 7-11 to learn more about money in a real-world context outside of the classroom.
Complete with parent guides, two workbooks including fun learning activities, one for children age 7-9 and one for age 9-11.
Enclosed you will find the parent guide and workbook for ages 9-11.
Lesson 1 (Chapter 1): Preparing a presentation. This lesson uses the key question; Where does my breakfast come from? to encourage students to explain their decisions whilst working a group to plan a presentation.
Part of a series of six-lessons, ‘Can’t We Just Print More Money?’ is based on a book of the same name, which was written by two of Bank of England economists.
The resource supports English Language specifications across a range of UK qualifications. Each lesson uses an extract from the book as the basis for analysis, critical evaluation, and discussion. It was developed in partnership with Jo Heathcote, a former principal examiner for a major UK awarding body.
In each lesson students can explore key economic ideas and reflect on popular literary texts. You can use them to support your school’s English curriculum or cross-curricular studies.
These lessons support specifications for:
• GCSE English Language
• iGCSE English Language
• National 5 English
Pack One: What is money?
Topics covered include:
• compound measures
• units of measurement
• problem solving
• probability
From Roman gold bars to banknotes and online payments…maths is everywhere! This resource is designed to accompany The Future of Money exhibition at the Bank of England Museum. It helps young people aged 11-14 explore the links between the exhibition and a range of mathematical ideas, using a series of key objects as a starting point for discussion and mathematical problem-solving. The resources can be used alongside a museum visit or in the classroom using the images, teacher notes and worksheets provided.
The online exhibition can be accessed via The Bank of England Museum website.
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum/whats-on/the-future-of-money