We believe that financial education is a vital life skill, and numerous studies indicate that it can enhance well-being and better prepare students to manage their finances as adults. That's why we've partnered with WizeUp, a charity that delivers financial education to high schools.
Throughout 2024 we've had 5 different schools sign up: Audenshaw School, Laurus Ryecroft, Poynton High School, Stockport Academy and Stockport School. Some of these schools received multiple sessions throughout the year. In 2024, we saw 1,456 students and delivered 3,210 student hours. Angela Milnes, Assistant Principal at Stockport Academy said, “We prefer to have professionals with expertise deliver on these topics.”
Wizeup delivers workshops in life skills to students from year 10 to post graduate. The type of skills that they teach include financial awareness, CV writing, interview technique, and debt management, along with many others. Their consultants have over 30 years of experience in financial markets and main stream education. They visit schools, sixth form colleges and universities to deliver financial education workshops to students of all ages.
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