We believe that financial education is a vital life skill, and numerous studies indicate that it can enhance well-being and better prepare students to manage their finances as adults. That's why we've partnered with WizeUp, a charity that delivers financial education to high schools.
WizeUp delivers workshops in life skills to students from year 10 to post graduate. The type of skills that they teach include financial awareness, CV writing, interview technique, and debt management, along with many others. Their consultants have over 30 years of experience in financial markets and main stream education. They visit schools, sixth form colleges and universities to deliver financial education workshops to students of all ages.
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Throughout the 2024/25 academic year, we saw a total 1,401 students and delivered 1,637 student teaching hours. We had 7 different schools sign up to recieve sessions from WizeUp: Audenshaw School, Laurus Ryecroft, Poynton High School, Stockport Academy, Stockport School, Reddish Vale School and Stretford Grammar School.
We began our partnership with Wizeup at the start of 2024, involving five schools across the region. Angela Milnes, Assistant Principal at Stockport Academy, shared her thoughts on the programme: “We prefer to have professionals with expertise deliver on these topics.” Her comment highlights the value schools place on bringing in knowledgeable voices to support students in key areas of personal development.
Whether you're looking to improve your own financial skills, or know someone who is - we’re here to help. Take a look at our Money Skills Hub for useful money guides.
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