Knowing About Money
Help young people understand the basics of money, from recognising and using coins to how interest and tax work.
Explore the first steps towards feeling confident with money. Help young people to know what money is, what is looks like, where it comes from and how to use it as well as starting to learn the difference between needs and wants.
Take a trip through the history of money in this short video. From bartering and trading with cows and shark teeth to the invention of coins, discover how things evolved to today’s payment cards and contactless tap.
5-7 years
0-5 mins
Video
An infographic to help visualise the history of money, covering bartering, trading, notes, coins and more modern forms of payment such as cards.
5-7 years
5-10 mins
This short video breaks down the difference between wants and needs, making it easier to make smart choices about how to spend and save money.
5-7 years
0-5 mins
Video
Understanding how money works is key to making smart choices. This topic helps young people learn how money grows with interest, what loans are, and why tax matters, giving them a solid foundation for handling money in the real world.
A short video explaining the role of banks. Explore how they keep money safe, help people save money, offer loans, and give people the chance to earn interest on their savings.
7-11 years
0-5 mins
Video
A visual aid showing how banks work, including how they provide loans, how interest works and how they help people to manage their money, all while following rules to keep your money safe.
7-11 years
5-10 mins
A short video to help explain what tax is, how it relates to income and how it is used to pay for various public services.
7-11 years
0-5 mins
Video