S6 pupils learn skills for life
The S6 cohort at Cults Academy gained practical knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances, courtesy of an interactive session with Barclays Life Skills.
The S6 cohort at Cults Academy gained practical knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances, courtesy of an interactive session with Barclays Life Skills.
Date
13th Mar 2026
Employer
Barclays Life Skills
School(s)
Cults Academy
Industry
Business services
The workshop brought financial literacy to life in a meaningful and relatable way through a range of scenarios and hands-on tasks. Over the course of the session, pupils explored topics including managing bills, budgeting, interpreting payslips, understanding tax codes and National Insurance, and navigating financial products such as bank accounts, overdrafts, credit cards, and credit scores.
An income and expenditure worksheet exercise helped the young people to evaluate the impact of lifestyle decisions on savings and overall financial wellbeing.
By the session close, pupils had gained:
The skills gained during the workshop were beneficial to all pupil participants, regardless of their post-school pathway.
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