Advanced Financial Advice for the Upper School

Subject: Citizenship
Level: Secondary
Age Group: 14 - 16
Order Number: 3112

With the Institute for Public Policy and Research and the DFES pushing for financial advice to be included in Citizenship classes, this is the second of two resources produced by a former financial adviser in the hope of equipping school leavers with a good understanding of money matters. As the title implies, some of the subject matter could well be considered 'advanced' but the basic principles behind inflation, mortgages, shares, pensions and even business partnership protection schemes are dealt with in easily understood, down to earth terms. Well armed with the 'fundamentals' on entering the world of employment, we could see a new breed of young job seekers in the near future!

Pupils are provided with general advice, guiding them through a range of financial services. With a good number of humorous illustrations to keep them smiling, a great many students will quickly surpass their parents' understanding of money matters and will have - without question - a head start in many fields. At a time when self imposed insolvency's and credit card debt are at an all time high, student resources of this kind could hardly be better timed. Similarly, with much emphasis on the need for financial independence through savings and personal pension plans, this will serve to consolidate IPPR and DFES advice to that end.