MoneySense and primary pupils

With some relatively simple adaptations, MoneySense for Schools activities can help younger children to understand how money works, and the importance of personal finance management.

The programme can also introduce primary-aged children to the basic principles of enterprise.

Adapting MoneySense for Schools resources for primary schools

Children approaching their 12th birthday will find some of the activities especially relevant as they will be old enough to have a cash card (which allows them to take money out of cash withdrawal machines using a PIN). Many children will already have a bank account and a paying-in book and will receive bank statements.

The activities in Managing your money will further the children's understanding of how banks work, and help them to take responsibility for managing their own finances.