Secondary and sixth form programme
Financial education workshops for secondary schools
WizeUp delivers engaging financial literacy and employability workshops for students in Years 7–13, helping young people develop the skills they need to manage money confidently. Our curriculum-aligned sessions support PSHE, citizenship and careers education, covering essential topics such as budgeting, student finance, credit and avoiding risks.
Last year, we reached over 42,000 students in 212 schools, but we have been delivering engaging and inclusive financial education and employability workshops, lessons and assemblies for KS3-5 learners since 2011. We believe financial capability is a life skill — like literacy and numeracy. We want to contribute to improving young people's outcomes in life, by increasing their confidence managing their money and making more informed decisions about their financial futures.
Following our sessions, 91% of teachers reported that WizeUp increases students’ confidence in the future.
What are the benefits of a WizeUp financial education workshop?
• Students: Gain practical skills, unlocking future opportunities (getting a first job, creating a budget, understanding how to save, considering next steps such as university or apprenticeships)
• Curriculum: PSHE-aligned, age-appropriate sessions, delivered by experienced and highly-qualified presenters
• No cost: Free to partner schools (or heavily subsidised)
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 curricular.
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. Our sessions are designed for students in Years 7–13 and delivered by experienced teachers, trainers and presenters. They can be delivered as:
• Whole-school assemblies
• Classroom workshops or lessons
• Enrichment sessions
• Career and university preparation events
Funded and subsidised programmes
We know how tight school budgets are for curriculum enhancements. That's why we've partnered with like-minded financial services organisations who are just as passionate as we are about the importance of financial education for young people. Thanks to the support of our partners — banks, building societies and financial advisors — who generously sponsor our programmes, we are committed to reaching as many students as we can for free!
Get in touch to find out whether your school might be eligible to join our fully funded or heavily subsidised programmes, or find out about our pricing for half-day or full day workshops.
In partnership with schools
Every school and every cohort is different. So we work closely with our partner schools to design a programme that works for their learners' needs. We now also offer a dedicated programme for SEND learners and Pupil Referral Units, as well as KS2 primary workshops, linked to the Citizenship curriculum.
Start building your students' confidence and enjoyment in money management by booking a workshop for your school.
Read teacher and student testimonials to find out more about our impact and 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 and why getting into a savings habit early matters
Budgeting and earning extra money
Students practise setting up a simple budget that works!
Tax and National Insurance
Helping learners to understand the basics
Credit cards and ratings
Learn how to increase your credit rating and find out how credit cards work
Pensions
Find out why it's never too early to start your pension...
CV writing
Top tips for the increasingly competitive job market for young people
First impressions and interviews
A practical session that helps students feel more prepared for their first interview
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs
One of our most popular new sessions includes a trading game
Gambling and scamming
Helping students to understand how gambling and scamming works to keep safe
History of money
Perfect for younger learners in year 7
Renting and mortgages
How do mortgages really work and what should you know if renting
Inflation
Help students to understand the rising cost of prices and inflation's impact on their finances
Sixth-form programme
Dedicated workshops for post-16 students
Some of our most popular financial education workshops — including Saving and investing, Budgeting, Pensions, Mortgages and Understanding Tax and National Insurance — are perfect for students aged 16-18. We also have a dedicated programme for Y12-13s to support them in making the difficult transition to adulthood. See details below:
Y12-13 sessions
For other options, please review the secondary workshops above.
Student finance
Help students to feel more confident about how student loans, bursaries and grants work and to consider alternatives like apprenticeships
Gap year
Inspiration for gap year plans
Flat sharing
An essential guide for young adults