HSBC is providing free online resources, to equip young people with the money skills they need to build their future financial confidence, to support families in Guernsey with home-schooling.
The Bank has launched a financial education hub which offers a series of educational videos and online resources aimed at young people aged three to 25, that are aligned to the school curriculum and created with input from practising teachers, children and Young Money, the UK charity that drives financial education skills in schools.
The HSBC financial education hub applies to children of all ages:
First Steps (ages 3 – 7)
Helping to build an understanding of the value of money and where it comes from, through a range of interactive lessons and downloadable worksheets, perfect for children aged 3 to 7.
Developing Skills (ages 7 – 11)
Building financial skills to make decisions about money. This programme includes interactive lessons and downloadable worksheets, including a trip to the Antarctic!
Smart Money (ages 11 – 16)
Helping independent young people take control of their money and managing their own finances. This programme includes interactive lessons, a phishing challenge to help spot the signs of fraud and downloadable worksheets.
Young Adults (ages 16 and over)
Helping to support young people to ‘Level Up’ their finances and become more financially savvy. The programme includes digital lesson plans, infographics, glossary sheets, budget trackers, and short films featuring sporting heroes:
Sir Chris Hoy, Kye Whyte, Nolli Waterman, Tim Henman and players from both the men’s and women’s teams at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The resources will make setting financial goals fun, engaging and educational.
Money Heroes (ages 3 to 11)
Comprehensive learning platform where parents and teachers can track and share children’s learning plans, developed by leading education charity Young Money, in partnership with HSBC UK.
Commenting on the scheme, Pete Turner, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, HSBC in Guernsey, said: “We understand it might be difficult for parents in Guernsey to suddenly be supporting their children’s home-schooling, whilst also managing daily life or a career.
“Financial literacy is a critical life skill and our aim is to support families with fun, high-quality and easily digestible tools and resources – from videos and interactive lessons to downloadable worksheets and games – aligned to school curriculum and created with input from practising teachers and experts. We hope that families in Guernsey find these resources helpful at this difficult time”.
