Secondary and sixth form programme
Financial education workshops for secondary schools
WizeUp delivers engaging financial education and employability workshops for students in Years 7–13, helping young people develop essential money management skills to manage their finances confidently. Our curriculum-aligned sessions support PSHE, citizenship, and careers education, covering critical topics such as budgeting, student finance, credit, and avoiding risks.
Since 2011, we have been providing engaging and inclusive budgeting workshops, lessons, and assemblies for KS3-5 learners, reaching 42,752 students in 212 schools last year. We believe financial capability is a vital life skill — just like literacy and numeracy. Our goal is to improve outcomes for young people by enhancing their confidence in managing money and making informed decisions about their financial futures.
Following our sessions, 91% of teachers reported that WizeUp increases students’ confidence about their future.
What are the benefits of a WizeUp financial education workshop?
• Students: Gain practical skills through our workshops, unlocking future opportunities, such as getting their first job, creating a budget, understanding how to save, and considering next steps like university or apprenticeships.
• Curriculum: Our PSHE-aligned, age-appropriate sessions are delivered by experienced and highly-qualified presenters and teachers.
• No cost: We offer these financial education workshops free to partner schools or at a heavily subsidized rate.
Programme overview
Working with careers teams, PSHE leads, school leaders or heads of sixth form, we'll help to enhance the delivery of your careers, citizenship and PSHE curriculum.
Choose from over 20 specialist workshops for KS3-5 students, covering the building blocks of financial education for young people. From managing your money by budgeting, to tips on saving and investing, or the basics of tax, national insurance and pensions, we'll help your students master the fundamentals of finance.
We also have a dedicated programme for sixth forms and FE colleges, helping your students transition to university or adult life.
How our workshops work
Our curriculum-aligned financial education programme supports secondary schools and sixth forms in delivering engaging PSHE and careers education focused on money management. Our sessions, designed for students in Years 7–13, are delivered by experienced teachers, trainers, and presenters. They include valuable budgeting workshops and can be conducted as:
• Whole-school assemblies
• Classroom workshops or lessons
• Enrichment sessions
• Career and university preparation events
Funded & subsidised programmes
We understand that school budgets can be quite tight when it comes to curriculum enhancements. That’s why we’ve partnered with like-minded financial services organizations that share our passion for financial education and the importance of money management for young people. With the generous support of our partners — including banks, building societies, and financial advisors — who sponsor our budgeting workshops, we are dedicated to reaching as many students as possible for free!
Get in touch to find out if your school may be eligible for our fully funded or heavily subsidized programs, or to inquire about our pricing for half-day or full-day workshops.
In partnership with schools
Every school and every cohort is unique. That's why we collaborate closely with our partner schools to design a tailored programme that meets their learners' needs. We now also offer specialized budgeting workshops for SEND learners and Pupil Referral Units, along with KS2 primary workshops that are aligned with the Citizenship curriculum.
Book a financial education workshop for your school and start empowering your students with essential money management skills that build their confidence and enjoyment in handling finances.
Explore teacher and student testimonials to learn more about our impact and discover why our programmes are so effective.
"The feedback from pupils and staff was very positive. The speaker was excellent and if the questions they have asked subsequently are anything to go by, their awareness of a range of financial issues has been raised considerably."
King James Academy
Our workshops
Impactful and inclusive financial education
Here's a selection of our most popular financial education workshops, assemblies and lessons for KS3-5 students to build learners' financial capabilities.
Saving and investing
Introducing students to the fundamentals of financial education and emphasizing the importance of developing a savings habit early through budgeting workshops is crucial for effective money management.
Budgeting and earning extra money
Students engage in budgeting workshops to practise setting up a simple budget that works, enhancing their financial education and money management skills.
Tax and National Insurance
Helping learners to understand the basics of financial education through engaging budgeting workshops focused on effective money management.
Credit cards and ratings
Discover how to enhance your credit rating and understand the functionality of credit cards through our budgeting workshops and financial education resources focused on effective money management.
Pensions
Discover why it's never too early to start your pension, especially when considering budgeting workshops and financial education as vital components of effective money management.
CV writing
Top tips for navigating the increasingly competitive job market for young people include seeking out financial education, participating in budgeting workshops, and honing effective money management skills.
First impressions and interviews
A practical session focused on financial education that helps students feel more prepared for their first interview, while also introducing them to budgeting workshops and essential money management skills.
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
One of our most popular new sessions is a trading game designed to enhance financial education alongside our budgeting workshops, making it an excellent tool for improving money management skills.
Gambling and scamming
Helping students to understand how gambling and scamming works is essential for their safety, and integrating financial education through budgeting workshops can enhance their money management skills.
History of money
Perfect for younger learners in year 7, these budgeting workshops provide essential financial education that enhances money management skills.
Renting and mortgages
How do mortgages really work, and what should you know if renting? Understanding these concepts is essential for financial education. Participating in budgeting workshops can enhance your money management skills and prepare you for making informed decisions about homeownership or renting.
Inflation
Help students understand the rising cost of prices and the impact of inflation on their finances through budgeting workshops and financial education focused on effective money management.
Sixth-form programme
Dedicated workshops for post-16 students
WizeUp delivers engaging financial education and employability workshops for students in Years 7–13, helping young people develop essential money management skills to manage their finances confidently. Our curriculum-aligned sessions support PSHE, citizenship, and careers education, covering critical topics such as budgeting, student finance, credit, and avoiding risks.
Since 2011, we have been providing engaging and inclusive budgeting workshops, lessons, and assemblies for KS3-5 learners, reaching over 42,000 students in 212 schools last year. We believe financial capability is a vital life skill— just like literacy and numeracy. Our goal is to improve outcomes for young people by enhancing their confidence in managing money and making informed decisions about their financial futures.
Following our sessions, 91% of teachers reported that WizeUp increases students’ confidence about their future.
What are the benefits of a WizeUp financial education workshop?
• Students: Gain practical skills through our workshops, unlocking future opportunities, such as getting their first job, creating a budget, understanding how to save, and considering next steps like university or apprenticeships.
• Curriculum: Our PSHE-aligned, age-appropriate sessions are delivered by experienced and highly-qualified presenters and teachers.
• No cost: We offer these financial education workshops free to partner schools or at a heavily subsidized rate.
Y12-13 sessions
For other options, please review the secondary workshops above.
Student finance
Introducing students to the fundamentals of financial education and emphasizing the importance of developing a savings habit early through budgeting workshops is crucial for effective money management.
Gap year
Students engage in budgeting workshops to practise setting up a simple budget that works, enhancing their financial education and money management skills.
Flat sharing
Helping learners to understand the basics of financial education through engaging budgeting workshops focused on effective money management.