Senior School pupils at Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, recently took part in a dedicated ‘Finance Day’, designed to build confidence, practical knowledge and a clear understanding of money as an essential life skill.

With young people increasingly required to make complex financial decisions earlier in life, from managing digital payments to understanding student finance, credit and taxation, financial education has never been more important.

Throughout the day, pupils participated in age-appropriate activities tailored to each year group. Both Year 7 (First Form) and Year 8 (Second Form) pupils explored how to open a bank account and compared different methods of payment. Pupils in Year’s 9 (Third Form) and 10 (Fourth Form) focused on budgeting, understanding the value of money and learning how to recognise potential financial scams. Year 11 (Fifth Form) and Sixth Form students took a deeper dive into funding the lifestyle they aspire to, understanding income, and discovering just how much of it goes to the Inland Revenue.

Alongside developing core money skills, pupils were introduced to the wide range of careers available within financial services, helping them to see how financial literacy links directly to future pathways and opportunities.

Will Chuter, Headteacher at Kimbolton School, said:

“Finance Day proved to be a practical and engaging experience, encouraging students at every stage to think carefully about money, making informed choices and their future. Financial understanding is a vital life skill and by tailoring activities to each year group, we are helping pupils build confidence and better understand the opportunities and responsibilities they will face beyond school life.”

Many thanks to Paul Derbyshire at Succession Wealth for coming and supporting the day, and engaging our pupils with all things finance!